Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of
agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from
farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage
our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers
and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization
of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus
Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately
18,000 people globally.
As a member of the Corporate FP&A Team, the OPEX FP&A
Analyst will play a critical role in managing and monitoring
operating expenses across the EMEA region. This position ensures
data accuracy and reliability throughout all financial processes,
including Actuals (validating and analyzing monthly performance),
Landing (managing forecasts & projections) & Budget (annual
planning and resource allocation).
Main responsibilities:
Reporting & Data Accuracy: Prepare and deliver the highest
reporting quality through detailed review of data accuracy,
alignment with Group standards, and proper monitoring of
project-related costs.
OPEX Analysis & Insights: Analyze operating expenses across the
EMEA region, identifying risks and opportunities to prepare
insightful monthly and quarterly reviews.
Budget Coordination: Collaborate closely with regional stakeholders
(Countries, Functions especially HR, Commercials) during the
budget process to ensure timely data construction and upload in
systems such as OneStream and SAP.
Landing Process Management: Coordinate the EMEA OPEX Landing
process, summarizing key impacts and updating systems
accordingly.
Business Partnering: Act as a trusted partner to Regional Functions
& Platforms, supporting cost monitoring and helping identify
opportunities for resource utilization and cost
optimization/reduction.
Benchmarking & Analysis: Produce and analyze benchmarks,
dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses as required.
Process Improvement Initiatives: Support Global & EMEA OPEX
FP&A in various FP&A/Controlling improvement projects,
particularly around the implementation and adoption of the new
Controlling System.
Month-End Closing Support: Engage with EMEA Accounting teams during
month-end closing by defining and calculating provisions, providing
cost allocation rules, and monitoring intercompany reinvoicing
flows.
Education:
University / Business School Bachelor degree in Finance or
above.
Experience:
>2 to 5 years of professional experience in SG&A / OPEX
Controlling/FP&A, ideally in a multinational company with a
matrix organization
Technical & Functional skills:
Strong knowledge of Finance processes in terms of analysis and
forecasts (ideally in a multinational company): analysis of
variances, coordination of a budget process, etc.
Good accounting culture (knowledge in IFRS is a plus) with a strong
analytical mindset.
Strong analytical skills, ability to compile and interpret key
data.
Ability to manage multiple information in a complex environment
(many contacts and stakeholders)
Excellent practice of Excel / PowerPoint and appetite for reports
development & BI
Standard reporting/accounting tools such as SAP, OneStream
Fluent English (oral and written) mandatory
Soft skills:
Self-starter with strong independent working capabilities, critical
thinking and proactive approach to problem-solving
Multitasking expert with the ability to handle multiple
responsibilities effectively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, adept at engaging
with employees and managers at all levels, strong customer
centricity
High level vision and thinking with a keen eye for detail
Innovation mindset with a passion for driving new ideas and
improvements and the ability to challenge status quo
Reliability and transparency, with a strong commitment to producing
reliable data
Collaborative team Player
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards,
with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal
opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment
that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and
environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds
to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both
for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our
people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the
environment around us
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment,
which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your
skills and expertise with outstanding career development
opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private
companies in the world.
Our Benefits
25 annual paid leave
Flexible working hours
Food vouchers
Transportation allowance
Additional medical & dental insurance
Life insurance
Sports card with 90/10 coverage
Various learning & development opportunities
Yearly performance evaluation plans
Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
Team buildings & social events
Employee Referral Program
