EMEA OPEX FP&A analyst

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