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.
Job Description
In 2018, LDC initiated a comprehensive transformation of its back-office functions—including Accounting, Controlling, Reporting, Procurement, and Industry—centered around SAP S/4HANA. This global rollout continues through 2028, followed by ongoing improvement initiatives.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Business Process Owner Lead to oversee one or more end-to-end (E2E) finance processes, with a primary focus on:
- Controlling (G&A and Industrial Controlling): Additional scope may include:
- Accounting
- Integration with Consolidation & Reporting
This role is pivotal in supporting LDC’s Finance Transformation program by deploying a Global Core model through harmonized and standardized LDC Group processes, focusing on excellence and efficiency, from a system and organizational standpoint.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a BPO and guardian to guarantee the respect of Group-wide finance processes and practices
- Maintain core model documentation and supervise change delivery
- Support country-level implementations by providing expertise on the respective scope
- Challenge business requirements while balancing local needs with global CORE model
- Drive ad-hoc projects to create additional business value
- Champion innovation initiatives (e.g., analytics, automation, paperless workflows,..)
- Provide ongoing support to live countries, ensuring continuous improvement and user satisfaction
- Potentially manage a team, depending on experience and profile
- Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, FPSO colleagues, and DT&A teams
Skills & Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
- Deep understanding of core finance and accounting processes
- Ability to challenge and refine business requirements
- Self-driven with a collaborative mindset
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA (MM, FICO, PM, PP modules)
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Resilient under pressure and able to prioritize effectively
Language Requirements
- Fluent English (mandatory)
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, ideally combining:
- Audit or consulting background in a top-tier firm
- Strong operational finance and accounting expertise
- Hands-on industrial controlling experience
- Active involvement in finance transformation projects (internal or external) ex: AMOA, Functional Business Lead, Process Owner
- Proven ability to work in project mode, from individual contributor to leadership roles
- Experience in international and multicultural environments
- Process design and IT tool implementation (interface experience is a plus)
- Effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
Additional Information
Education
Leading business school, Engineer School or University degree in Business Administration with a major in:
- Information System
- Finance/Accounting
- Process & organization management
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
Flexible working
Access to Training and Development
Discretionary Bonus
Profit Sharing plan
Lunch vouchers
Public transportation refund
Workers council social benefits
Legal annual paid leave + up tp 14 days RTT
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
