BOLD Functional Senior Analyst

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), established in 1851, is a leading global merchant and processor of agricultural goods (also called commodity trading) with more than 22 000 employees worldwide.  

In 2014, the Group started to rotate to Process harmonization, Global Organizations and especially Digitalization by opening a Center of Excellence (CoE) for Finance, IT and HR based in Lyon. 

Together with the CoE, the LDC Groups created a Global Finance Team, called FPSO (for Finance Processes Systems and Organization), which is reporting directly to the Group CFO and for which the aim is to: 

• Lead the Finance Transformation of the group 

• Digitalize LDC Processes and organizations 

• Help LDC to rotate to Finance best practices and best tools 

In 2018, the Group materialized its ambition by initiated a Global Finance Transformation and Digitalization of its Back Office operations (Accounting, Controlling, Reporting, Procurement, Industry). It consists into a: 

• Reshaping of accounting and controlling processes and securing E2E payment flows 

• The implementation of SAP S/4 HANA suite including Business Intelligence, ARIBA 

As of today, SAP S/4 Hana has already been implemented in several countries and other regions will be taken on over the next years.  The program roadmap ends in 2025 and will be followed by other transformation projects on other systems. 

The FPSO team consists of an international team of experienced resources with strong expertise in their domain. They act as the keeper of the Group practices and solutions and propose continuous enhancements to fit business needs.  They coordinate the different on-going projects in the LDC world for their respective scope. 

Main Responsibilities 

We are looking for a SAP Functional Senior Analyst will be in charge of looking of the AP/AR processes: 

• Invoice reception, integration with procurement 

• Payment flow (incl. integration with other systems), accounting and month end close 

• AR Cash Allocation 

• AP, AR closing 

The SAP Functional Senior analyst will focus on the implementation of our SAP solution (called BOLD), focusing on: 

• Processs review and Fit Gap approach against our Core solution 

• Data Model confirmation 

• End user mobilisation through solution and process demonstration as well as the animation of End User Testing (UAT) 

The SAP Functional Senior analyst will be fully integrated within the project team (FPSO and IT team). 

Experience 

3 to 5 years of strong operational experience ideally ideally mixing:  

• Audit in a leading audit or consultant company 

• An active participation in Finance transformation project either as an internal (ex: AMOA, Functional Business Lead, Process Owner, …) or as an external resource (preferably with SAP FICO experience) 

• Experience in working in project mode and ability to perform in various roles from individual contributor to a leadership role 

• Experience in international environments 

• Experience in process design and implementation of an IT tool (interfaces would be a plus)  

• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other business organizations; successful experience in working with diverse groups of people in a problem-solving environment 

• Management of a team 

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc) 

• Fundamental understanding of core accounting and finance processes 

• Strong ability to gather & analyze information, define problems and form a plan of action 

• Evident ability to analyze and challenge workflows, being analytical and synthetic 

• Work independently and take ownership of the role as well as contributing to goals as a team member 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to work under time pressure and result oriented. 

• Ability to set priorities 

• Problem solving skills 

• Exceptional organizational ability with a strong attention to detail 

Languages:  

• English (fluent, mandatory) 

Academics 

Leading business school, Leading Engineer School, University degree in Business Administration with a major in: 

• Information System and/or  

• Finance/Accounting and/or 

• Process & organization management 

Diversity & Inclusion 

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards 

Diversity is part of our DNA. LDC strives to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where people can thrive regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or background. 

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 

Additional Information for the job

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

• Competitive salary and benefits​​​​​​
• Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)
• Pension contributions
• Access to Training and Development 
• Access to Concierge Partnerships

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