Senior Trade Controller

Senior Trade Controller

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 20,000 people globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage a variety of controlling activities with a strong focus on Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, forecasts, and business performance reviews.
• Coordinate and support the end-to-end month-end closing, budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial insights, ad hoc analyses, and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Develop presentations and reports for senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and propose corrective actions when needed.
• Collaborate closely with business leaders to improve financial visibility and profitability.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of financial data and reporting.
• Act as a key contact for international finance teams and participate in cross-functional and global initiatives.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in controlling, finance, or business partnering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis).
• Experience in commodity controlling, trading controlling, or within a commodity-based industry is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of business performance drivers, margin analysis, and profitability management.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Proactive mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent Hungarian and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills are an advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS is considered a plus.

Additional Information

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.

We offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Independence and professional growth opportunities
• Modern work environment and a supportive team