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 DescriptionJoin a dynamic and international Finance team at the heart of EMEA financial reporting and consolidation.
As an EMEA Consolidation & Reporting Analyst, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting across the region. Working closely with the EMEA Consolidation & Reporting team and local finance teams, you will contribute to monthly and quarterly closing activities, intercompany reconciliation, reporting quality controls, financial analysis, and the preparation of IFRS consolidated financial statements.
This role offers a strong development opportunity for a finance professional seeking to build practical expertise in consolidation, financial reporting, IFRS, and reporting systems within a multinational environment. You will receive guidance from experienced team members while progressively taking ownership of defined reporting activities and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
Financial Reporting & Consolidation:
- Support the monthly and quarterly EMEA consolidation and reporting processes, including follow-up of reporting-package completion and closing deadlines.
- Coordinate and support the monthly intercompany reconciliation process using the relevant reconciliation tools; investigate, explain, and escalate differences when required.
- Perform defined quality reviews and consistency checks over reported financial information, including reconciliations, controls, and selected management-reporting analyses.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of IFRS consolidated financial statements, including supporting schedules and documentation.
- Maintain and improve standard working files, retrieves, and closing tools, and follow up on outstanding matters from prior closings.
Business Analysis & Stakeholder Support
- Prepare financial analyses and management presentations, including working capital, treasury reconciliation, general and administrative expenses, sales volumes, and other closing-related topics.
- Provide first-level support to local and regional reporting users on closing instructions, reporting requirements, controls, and system-related questions.
- Work with team members and finance stakeholders to investigate reporting issues and support their timely resolution.
- Support internal and external audit requests by preparing clear documentation and maintaining an appropriate audit trail.
Finance Transformation & Continuous Improvement
- Support process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives across consolidation and reporting activities.
- Contribute to the effective use and enhancement of reporting and consolidation systems, including OneStream and intercompany reconciliation tools.
- Share feedback after closing cycles, identify recurring issues, and propose practical improvements to processes and internal controls.
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Collaborate effectively within a multicultural and international team environment.
- Participate in user support, training, and knowledge-sharing activities across the EMEA finance community.
- Develop technical knowledge and progressively take ownership of assigned reporting and consolidation topics.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or a related field.
- 1.5+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, consolidation, audit, or corporate finance. Experience in a multinational environment, consolidation department, or audit firm is a plus.
- Foundational knowledge of IFRS and an understanding of consolidation and financial reporting principles. Practical experience with consolidation tools such as OneStream, SAP BFC, HFM, or similar systems is a plus.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Skills & competencies:
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and data quality.
- Proactive, curious, and solution-oriented mindset, with a willingness to learn.
- Ability to organize work, manage priorities, and perform effectively under challenging closing deadlines.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate with international stakeholders.
- Professional skepticism and the confidence to raise questions or escalate issues when appropriate.
- Good command of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft 365 tools; interest in finance transformation and automation.
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
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Audit, or a related field
- At least 1.5 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, consolidation, audit, or corporate finance
- Foundational knowledge of IFRS and consolidation and financial reporting principles
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and data quality
- Ability to organize work, manage priorities, and meet closing deadlines
- Strong communication and teamwork skills with international stakeholders
- Professional skepticism and confidence escalating issues
- Good command of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 tools
- Experience in a multinational environment, consolidation department, or audit firm
- Practical experience with OneStream, SAP BFC, HFM, or similar consolidation systems
- Interest in finance transformation and automation
What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
