EMEA HR Controller

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 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Objective of the position:

The HR Controller monitors and analyzes Headcount, Employment costs and HR fees on monthly basis to ensure accuracy and quality of numbers and alignment with Finance FP&A.

Main responsibilities:

• Monitor headcount and employment cost on regular basis, identifying areas of opportunity in terms of optimization of employment costs

• Keep track and control of all HR cost/invoices 

• Support Budget and Reforcast process by the mean of an upfront workforce planning process

• Guarantee the reliability and completeness of HR data

• Control and track HR spent and ensure the allocated budget is respected (no overspent)

• Lead a flawless budget process in close relationship with line managers and local Finance

Budget related activities:

Lead the budget process, be the link between Global HR, Finance and Local HR, train and educate Budget Managers, HRM and HRBP to be full owners of their scope and provide support to them during budget process. Ensure SCORB is loaded with accurate data and updated by budget owners on a timely manner. 

• planning of the activities related to the budget, landing, etc.
• training the HR team in the region on the new timing and requirements
• proactively share with the team the planning, changes, etc.
• work closely with the Finance team to ensure a boost for the level of the process
• be the first point of contact between Finance and HR for the region
• coordinate with the Global HR controller all the aspects related to the budget 2025
• update and align SCORB accordingly to budget needs 
• coordinate Landing activities and ensure landing is accurate as much as possible

Controlling related activities:

Monitor and analyze HR controlling process for the region related to HC, Employment Cost and HR fees. Guide and educate HRM/HRBP to be fully accountable on their numbers and provide comments for better understanding of the deviations.

• provide monthly summary on the HC and EC with analysis of the deviations
• provide HR fees analysis according to the Global HRs templates 
• monitor the quarterly KPIs and provide support for the KPIs collection - monitor the data accuracy in Workday to ensure compliance with budget and ad hoc changes
• any ad hoc reporting requests in the area of controlling

Qualifications

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in controlling

Languages:

• English - excellent oral and written communication skills are mandatory

Technical & Functional skills:

• In-depth knowledge and experience of controlling practices and disciplines
• Excellent Windows Office knowledge, especially Advanced Excel
• Experience with Workday
• Cross functional and cross-country collaboration

Soft skills:

• People oriented and results driven
• Positive attitude and influencing
• Strong work ethic, trustworthiness and self-confidence
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• Outstanding speaking and writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Cultural awareness to work across multiple countries in the region
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to shifting priorities

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

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.

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

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

• 25 annual paid leave
  
• Flexible working hours
  
• Food vouchers
  
• Transportation allowance
  
• Additional medical & dental insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Sports card with 90/10 coverage
  
• Various learning & development opportunities
  
• Yearly performance evaluation plans
  
• Social clubs & Wellbeing initiatives
  
• Team buildings & social events
  
• Employee Referral Program