Procelys Finance Business Partner (W/M)

As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.
Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 700 people in more than 50 countries.
Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3,2 billion euros.

Procelys aims to support the biotechnology industry by providing nutrients and expertise to improve growth and productivity of microorganisms and cell culture. 

This Lesaffre’s Business Unit develops a wide range of specific fermentation nutrients designed for Biopharma, Food & Feed Bioingredients, Food cultures & Probiotics, Renewable Chemicals and Biocontrol industries. Strengthened by being a part of Lesaffre and drawing upon its expertise worldwide, Procelys fosters a strong proximity with its customers.

As Procelys Finance Business Partner, you will play a crucial role in supporting business decision-making through financial analysis, strategic insights, and performance monitoring. You will serve as the financial advisor to the business, bridging the gap between finance, sales, and operations while driving value creation and business growth. This position reports hierarchically to Procelys General Manager, with a dotted line reporting to the CFO Biospringer Procelys and is based on Lesaffre’s Campus in Marcq-en-Baroeul.

Your role :

Financial Analysis & Performance Monitoring:

• Analyse sales volumes and revenue streams across regions and product lines, comparing actuals with forecasts;
• Identify trends, evaluate the profitability of products and markets, and track key metrics such as sales growth, margin analysis, market share, and ROI on marketing campaigns;
• Provide insights and recommendations on pricing strategies and promotions to enhance revenue generation and market share;
• Monitor and explain the financial performance of commercial operations and report on KPIs;
• Follow COGS evolution with plant controllers to explain margin evolution;
• Track Opex spendings and ensure alignment with Target.

Business Intelligence & Data Management:

• Develop a deep knowledge of data structures and sources to serve as a subject matter expert;
• Contribute to the creation of new analytical approaches, including enhanced BI dashboards and reports;
• Translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations for business leaders and ensure data quality improvements where needed.

Strategic Partnership:

• Collaborate closely with Procelys GM to provide financial support and guidance, ensuring business strategies align with profitability and growth objectives;
• Analyse commercial performance data through Sales Dashboards and Regional Reports, identifying successes, areas for improvement, and corrective actions;
• Partner with various finance teams (Manufacturing, BU, Group) to ensure alignment and informed decision-making;
• Act as a trusted advisor for senior leaders, challenging assumptions and providing financial perspectives on business initiatives;
• Lead implementation of Group's procedures & projects at BU level.

Reporting, Planning & Forecasting:

• Lead the Target setting and Rolling Forecast process for Procelys, implementing forward-looking spirit and actions;
• Prepare monthly reporting packages and board meeting materials;
• Develop financial models to assess business cases, capital investments, and strategic initiatives. 

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field;
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis and business partnering roles, ideally within the manufacturing industry, experience in audit is a plus;
• Experience as a Finance Business Partner supporting a commercial team (pricing, margin, sales performance analysis) highly preferred;
• Expertise in financial planning systems;
• Demonstrated ability to develop data visualization solutions and implement best practices for BI reporting;
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of turning data into actionable insights;
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another global language is an asset.

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with exceptional business acumen;
• Proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail;
• Adaptable and able to thrive in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities;
• Collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building abilities;
• Passionate about driving continuous improvement and optimizing processes.

At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.