Présentation de la société : LESAFFRE INTERNATIONAL
A key global player in fermentation for more than a century, Lesaffre, with a 2, 2 billion euro turnover, and established on all continents, counts 11, 000 employees and more than 90 nationalities. On the strength of this experience and diversity, we work with customers, partners, and researchers to find ever more relevant answers to the needs of food, health, naturalness, and respect for our environment. Thus, every day, we explore and reveal the infinite potential of microorganisms.To nourish 9 billion people, in a healthy way, in 2050 by making the most of our planet’s resources is a major and unprecedented issue. We believe that fermentation is one of the most promising answers to this challenge.
Lesaffre – Working together to better nourish and protect the planet
Missions
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 11 000 people in more than 50 countries.
Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.
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Your Mission: Make numbers meaningful
You’ll support the Senior Controller and the Finance Team to provide valuable insights and drive smarter decisions:
?? Assist in monthly, half-yearly, and annual closings
?? Use Hyperion / STAR to deliver reports to Group Finance
?? Help build rolling forecasts & budgets (Sales, Margins, Costs)
?? Prepare & update transfer prices and monitor intercompany flows
?? Track pricing strategies and cost evolution
?? Perform margin, variance, and production cost analyses
?? Improve reporting tools (SAP + Power BI)
??? Maintain master financial data in ERP systems
Profil recherché
What we're looking for?? Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or similar
?? Solid foundations in management control or financial analysis
??? Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI
?? Fluent in English and French (Dutch is a plus!)
?? Clear communicator, hands-on, analytical thinker
?? Curious about business processes, manufacturing, and performance