Louis Dreyfus Company

agricultural goods

SeniorOperationalControllingAnalyst

Shanghai, China FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior Operational Controlling Analyst at Louis Dreyfus Company. Skills: Operational Controlling, Financial Reporting, Business Partnering, Risk Reporting, System Integration. Act as a business partner of the trading desk. support trading desk for routine or adhoc business topics”

What You'll Achieve.

ensure timely reporting of platform P&L and position; formulate action plans to minimize differences; Propose action plans to trading desk to improve financial KPIs

Industry & Context.

agricultural goods
Problems you'll solve

problem solving and analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

At least 5-10 years of experience in finance function mainly in accounting and controlling activities gained in MNC or Big4, Degree in Finance/Accountancy

Nice to Have

knowledge on SAP, knowledge on futures and options, knowledge on commodity trading, knowledge on chemical or food ingredient industries

What You'll Do.

Act as a business partner of the trading desk

support trading desk for routine or adhoc business topics

work closely with traders on a daily basis

Prepare and analyze the production of Daily P&L

ensure timely reporting of platform P&L and position

Understand and coordinate business risks reporting of the strategies (market

Ensure shared understanding with the platform

Monitor any non-compliance based on Company’s policies

alert management about any exceptions

Provide daily and monthly commentary to traders and management on the main drivers influencing the businesses P&L

Coordinate daily/weekly/monthly P/L forecast

check reconciliation with monthly statutory reporting

formulate action plans to minimize differences

Proactively communicate with other function groups (Accounting

Ensure thorough knowledge of Working Capital requirements

inventories and volumes

Coordinate and Participate in Cash Flow Forecast process

Budget and Business Plan exercises for the platform

Analyze Actual vs Budget or Landing variances for all P&L and Balance Sheet items

Propose action plans to trading desk to improve financial KPIs

Analyze and provide commentary on Commercial Margin

Check and ensure proper allocation of Direct G&A

defend platform interests in management discussions

Lead front office system integration and development

Participate in IT projects in the country to implement effective systems for trading

Lead modules related to Daily Position or Daily PL reporting

Act as a facilitator for external or internal audits

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with the traders on a daily basis; Proactively communicate with other function groups (Accounting, Treasury, Execution/Logistic, SBS…); defend platform interests in management discussions

Communication Scope

Good verbal and written communication skills in both Chinese and English

Process & Methodology

Lead front office system integration and development, Participate in IT projects, Lead modules related to Daily Position or Daily PL reporting

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