Business Analyst - Finance

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.

This position will evaluate existing core processes impacting finance and accounting within the North American operational sites for efficiency and effectiveness. This position will collaborate with the various functions to implement process or system changes to streamline and improve existing processes and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Responsible for understanding the current process and documenting the process in a design document, contribute to documentation of policies, practices, and operational controls (SOP/DTP/PDD) while utilizing generally accepted business analysis standards such as: written documents and UML diagrams such as Flow Charts, Swimlane Diagrams, Entity Relationship Diagrams, and others as needed.
• Develop automated processes to eliminate manual procedures ensuring improved quality, increased accuracy, and reduced processing time
• Analyze and recommend new opportunities for operational efficiencies
• Recommend solutions and/or create/run reports to support error resolution
• Design and deliver recurring and ad hoc financial reports, in a way that is meaningful, accessible, and clear for individuals at all levels of understanding. Using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and SAP S4HANA to support Accounting, Execution, and Operations teams.
• Collaborates with end users to gather report requirements and ensure proper testing and validation
• Performs other duties as assigned for all projects- Monitors the changes implemented during development or testing phase while keeping the project specifications intact
• Define, develop and implement best and leading core business processes in order to drive business transformation.
• Leads in development, testing and implementation of initiatives of any size and any level of complexity to meet the finance requirements of the application
• Participate functionally in system implementations sponsored by the finance function to provide technical feedback with respect to the implementation and complete an assessment of business processes (efficiency and effectiveness) associated with the function side of the implementation.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Accounting degree preferred).

Experience

The following are the basic qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
• Experience understanding complex processes, documenting and reporting on the specific of the process to stakeholders.
• Experience in participating in cross-functional project team environment; ability to perform in various roles from individual contributor to a leadership role; ability to contribute to planning
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other business organizations; successful experience in working with diverse groups of people in a problem-solving environment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of data extraction and analysis
• Ability to work under strict deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to interface with all levels of customers/co-workers in a professional manner.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Fundamental understanding of core accounting and finance processes is required.
• Strong ability to gather & analyze information, define problems and form a plan of action
• Mandatory strong ability to use working of knowledge of Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI and SharePoint.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI
• Knowledge of SQL/Python
• Knowledge of Visual Basic (VBA)
• Knowledge of SAP S4HANA

Equipment Used

• Typical office equipment: PC, workstations, telephone, and fax machine.

Working Conditions

Typical climate-controlled office environment. Extensions of regular working hour are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, attend training or to respond to emergencies which may include weekends.

Views computer screen for prolonged periods.

Employee Supervision

• No supervisory responsibilities.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

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.

• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with Company Match
• Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)

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.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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