Growth manager Jobs in Illertissen

Company Description

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 19,000 people globally.

In December 2024 Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) signed a binding agreement to purchase BASF’s Food and Health Performance Ingredients business including the acquisition of the Illertissen production site in Germany, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. This transition presents new and exciting opportunities for the Illertissen site under LDC's stewardship.

The Illertissen facility is poised to continue its legacy of innovation in food and health ingredients, drive new advancements and deliver high-quality products to meet evolving consumer demand and contribute to LDC's sector growth strategies. The dedicated team of approximately 280 employees is expected to join LDC and remains committed to delivering high-quality products, ensuring a promising future for the site and its stakeholders.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

After a transition period, the Finance Manager will become the leader of the local finance team. She / he is responsible for maintaining the accounting books in local GAAP and IFRS, ensuring compliance with related requirements (e.g. issuance and filing of the statutory audit, CIT provision).

She / he is also in charge of all financial reporting requirements from the LDC Group. The Finance manager manages the SBS related activities and organize coordination with other finance functions (Treasury, Tax, Credit risk, Internal control…). She / he is the finance main point of contact with the Food and Feed Solutions Platform, Legal, DT&A departments and EMEA regional management. Locally, She / he supervises the business and the industrial controllers, supporting the FP&A department for the budget and landing process.

Statutory and tax compliance

• Ensure company compliance with German statutory and fiscal regulations
• Prepare statutory reporting and manage the relationship with local auditors and Administration
• Liaise with tax department to ensure full tax compliance and bring support during tax audit procedures
• Ensure compliance of group reporting packages with IFRS in liaison with Group experts.

Statutory and tax compliance

Monthly and quarterly closings :

Business and Controlling :

System and control

Below tasks are done by SBS teams :

Experience

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

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

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

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.

Company Description

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 19,000 people globally.

In December 2024 Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) signed a binding agreement to purchase BASF’s Food and Health Performance Ingredients business including the acquisition of the Illertissen production site in Germany, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. This transition presents new and exciting opportunities for the Illertissen site under LDC's stewardship.

The Illertissen facility is poised to continue its legacy of innovation in food and health ingredients, drive new advancements and deliver high-quality products to meet evolving consumer demand and contribute to LDC's sector growth strategies. The dedicated team of approximately 280 employees is expected to join LDC and remains committed to delivering high-quality products, ensuring a promising future for the site and its stakeholders.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

After a transition period, the Finance Manager will become the leader of the local finance team. She / he is responsible for maintaining the accounting books in local GAAP and IFRS, ensuring compliance with related requirements (e.g. issuance and filing of the statutory audit, CIT provision).

She / he is also in charge of all financial reporting requirements from the LDC Group. The Finance manager manages the SBS related activities and organize coordination with other finance functions (Treasury, Tax, Credit risk, Internal control…). She / he is the finance main point of contact with the Food and Feed Solutions Platform, Legal, DT&A departments and EMEA regional management. Locally, She / he supervises the business and the industrial controllers, supporting the FP&A department for the budget and landing process.

Statutory and tax compliance

Statutory and tax compliance

Monthly and quarterly closings :

Business and Controlling :

System and control

Below tasks are done by SBS teams :

Experience

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

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

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

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.