Financial Controller
EDF Man has an opportunity for an experienced and high calibre Financial Controller to join our world leading agricultural commodities trading division – Man Liquid Products (MLP). Working with the Managing Director of MLP Europe and Asia, the CFO and CEO of MLP, the Commercial Trading Teams and our international subsidiaries, this senior finance position offers a broad spectrum of opportunity, scope, commercial activity and authority.
The successful candidate will cover the position of Financial Controller for Europe and Asia coordinating and financially managing our various subsidiaries throughout these regions, including providing high quality analysis, review, decision support and financial leadership.
We are looking for a commercial leader who is able to drive the business forward. You must have significant experience of operating within a fast paced multinational, entrepreneurial trading and/or commercial environment. The successful individual will develop a solid understanding of the liquid products and storage business, its global operations and the impact that these operations have on financial reporting, cash funding and risk.
EDF Man Liquid Products Division is a leading global supplier of molasses and liquid products for animal feed, fermentation and other industrial uses. We provide the link between sugar mills and consumers in the animal feed and fermentation industries. We deliver a wide range of products into several distinct markets around the world and specialize in the sourcing, shipping, storage and distribution of molasses, molasses blends and co-products. The division includes Westway Feed Products, one of the largest feed manufacturers in North America, mainly supplying the beef cattle, dairy cattle and equine feed sectors. We also manufacture and market a variety of other by-products from various industries, including from bio-fuel plants, distilleries, yeast plants, corn processors, soy processors, cheese factories and many other food and agri-business operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate, review and drive the financial performance and results of each operation in the given region, including commercial insight and analysis.
- Lead and advise on financial and commercial decisions, and consult with the Regional Directors. Candidate must work in close partnership with the Managing Director of MLP Europe and Asia.
- Develop a consistent and comprehensive set of standards and reports throughout the Region within the broader umbrella of improving financial and commercial support services to the business.
- Liaise between the local subsidiaries, the region and the Head Office finance department.
- Budgeting and medium term planning skills are essential.
- Prepare for and manage internal and external annual audits – maintain a strong internal control environment given the typical geographic locations of our operations.
- Maximize the benefits of systems, including ITAS, Hyperion and Masterisk (in-house developed risk management tool)
- Understand the divisional trade flows, their impact on cash management, resource usage, statutory reporting and tax planning/optimization.
- Be able to answer and provide creative solutions to any business challenge that may be encountered within the division, Group Headquarters or from overseas subsidiary operations.
- Proactively gain an understanding of new accounting standards and their potential impact on the business unit’s results.
- Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests from the Regional Directors, CFO and CEO.
- Capital investment appraisals/monitoring, project management and treasury management.
- HR development, including mentoring, performance management and oversight of all in-country local subsidiary controllers in the respective region.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Minimum 5 years of experience in an international controlling environment.
- Commodity knowledge is important to the role, while leadership potential is essential.
- A degree in finance, economics or business administration. A professional accounting qualification or MBA highly desirable.
- Able to apply knowledge and experience to provide robust commercial solutions.
- Candidate must possess strong communication and negotiation skills, with a ‘hands on’ highly visible management style, and be able to motivate change.
- Self-confident and self-motivated person able to prioritise and focus on the completion of key targets.
- Fluent in English and ideally Dutch
- MS-Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills must be proficient.
- Willing to travel to international subsidiaries on an occasional basis (estimate 10% travel)
COMPANY BACKGROUND
EDF Man was established in 1783. Today the company is a leading provider of commodities, logistics and risk management services. The company is employee owned with approximately 4,000 employees working in 50 countries around the world.
We offer a highly entrepreneurial commercial environment providing the opportunity to build an international career in a partnership culture.
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