Ran Aharon Cohen
New York,USA
Summary
Senior Finance and Business Partner with extensive global experience in leading financial teams and enhancing business operations. Proven track record in driving M&A initiatives and integration strategies. Expertise in business intelligence and operations management, delivering optimized solutions that yield measurable results. Recognized for fostering collaboration and inclusivity while achieving organizational goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Head of Corporate FP&A
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Inc.
New York, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Provide visionary financial leadership and strategic insights to the executive leadership team, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and driving sustainable growth.
- Lead the development and execution of advanced financial planning and analysis frameworks, including multi-year strategic plans, annual budgets, and dynamic forecasting models, to enable data-driven decision-making.
- Partner with global and regional finance teams and cross-functional departments to ensure seamless coordination and standardization of financial strategies across global operations.
- Spearhead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, streamline financial processes, and optimize resource allocation through innovative financial modeling and strategic analysis.
Global Finance Director–Consumer Fragrances, Scent
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Inc.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Serve as a key member of and collaborative partner to the global leadership team, directing the financial activities of the business unit.
- Participate in the development and execution of the business strategy. Work closely with the Group President and other functional BU global leaders to provide analysis and recommendations to improve business performance.
- Prepare, review, and advise on forward-looking financial information, including annual operating plans and forecasts. This also involves financial reporting and analysis of all activities supporting the business unit.
Regional Finance Director (Taste) – Latin America
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Inc.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Lead the Latin America financial team consisting of ~60 employees, Including 7 finance managers.
- Contribute as an active member of the strategic regional team.
- Monitor Frutarom sites integration, including sites closure, production transfer and cost harmonization.
- Pursue the increase of revenue and operational synergies.
- Support the commercial reshape process of the region.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Inc.
Lima, Peru
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Led a team of 40 employees – 15 finance professionals, 25 logistics personnel.
- Successfully implemented a broad saving plan in MRSA areas, achieving: 1 million USD expenses reduction resulted in an operating margin Increase of 3.5%.
- Decrease in freight cost by 25%.
- Reduction of energy cost by 30%.
- Initiated a capacity expansion Colors BU project resulted to an added revenue of 3.5 million USD.
Director of Finance & Business Development – Emerging Markets
Frutarom Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Israeli-based, 5,500 employees worldwide, publicly traded (TASE & LSE), $1.5BN Sales.
- Led financial and operational aspects of 14 sites within 3 continents, including monthly reporting process, full P&L forecast, budget and CAPEX spending and prioritization.
- Led revenue synergy between continents, conducted negotiations and maintained relations with customers.
- Provided financial insights to achieve the best business decisions and to improve sites' performance including.
- Achieved 12% operating expenses reduction for India.
- Attained over 20% CAGR for Chile’s commercial performance.
- Accomplished 3.5% operating margin improvement for Peru.
- Israeli-based, 5,500 employees worldwide, publicly traded (TASE & LSE), $1.5BN Sales.
Corporate Finance Manager
Frutarom Ltd.
Herzliya and Haifa, Israel
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed financial models to support strategic decision-making processes.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction efforts.
- Managed financial planning and analysis for new product development initiatives.
Corporate Finance Associate
BrightSource Energy
Jerusalem, Israel
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: An Israeli American startup that initiates, establishes, and operates solar power plants in Israel & USA.
- Led the company’s Cash Flow forecast process.
- Owned finance & accounting responsibilities in the Israeli solar power plant's project.
- Coordinated and consolidated the company’s annual budget according to business plan.
- Managed the detailed analysis of periodic Budget vs. Actual reports.
- Led the quarterly forecast updates including departments activities, headcount and salary analysis.
- An Israeli American startup that initiates, establishes, and operates solar power plants in Israel & USA.
Deputy Team Leader – Special Intelligence Forces
ISRAEL Ministry of Defense
, Israel
2005 - 2011
Company Commander (Rank: Major) - Field Intelligence Unit
ISRAEL Ministry of Defense
, Israel
1999 - 2005
Education
CFO Leadership Program -
Israel Management Institute
Tel Aviv, Israel01.2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree - Finance
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel01.2013
B.A. Degree - Finance and Business Administration
The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya
Herzliya, Israel01.2010
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget development
- Strategic forecasting
- Financial modeling
- Cash flow management
- Global financial strategy
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
Timeline
Vice President, Head of Corporate FP&A
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Inc.
10.2024 - Current
Global Finance Director–Consumer Fragrances, Scent
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Inc.
01.2020 - 01.2024
Regional Finance Director (Taste) – Latin America
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES (IFF) Inc.
01.2018 - 01.2019
Director of Finance & Business Development – Emerging Markets
Frutarom Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2018
Corporate Finance Manager
Frutarom Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2016
Corporate Finance Associate
BrightSource Energy
01.2011 - 01.2014
Deputy Team Leader – Special Intelligence Forces
ISRAEL Ministry of Defense
2005 - 2011
Company Commander (Rank: Major) - Field Intelligence Unit
ISRAEL Ministry of Defense
1999 - 2005
CFO Leadership Program -
Israel Management Institute
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree - Finance
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
B.A. Degree - Finance and Business Administration
The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya
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