SAP Senior Solution Specialist – FI

Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a world leader in the processing of agricultural products and the merchandising of a diverse range of commodities. Founded and based in Europe, Louis Dreyfus Company enjoys a strong regional presence in North and South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

LDC operates with the drive of a young organization, tempered, and fueled by 159 years of experience and expansion in the field of agricultural commodities. Today, with offices in more than 55 countries and approximately 34,000 employees, the Group stands strong, pragmatic, and diversified, guided by a multicultural management staff devoted to its aims and to its unique business model.

Applicants are encouraged to consider joining the team if driven by the aspiration to make meaningful contributions, aspire to be a significant figure within the IT organization, and are eager to have a notable impact through their work.

The role of the Senior Solution Specialist FI is to ensure the effective implementation of business processes related to taxes, e-reporting and other finance & controlling solutions within the company's back-office systems and trading tools.

In this role, the Senior Solution Specialist contribute in the evolution of the solution, including managing enhancement requests and their prioritization in collaboration with the business. Additionally, they are actively involved in implementations that affect the solution, including managing dependencies with other solutions. External communication with solution development and potential modifications within the company is essential, along with acting as an internal consultant.

Key Responsibilities:

In this position, the Senior Solution Specialist's responsibilities encompass three main areas:

1. Solution Oversight:

• Oversee solutions and their interaction within the finance and trading software ecosystem.
• Design solutions based on business needs and collaborate on designing flows spanning various applications.
• Maintain close collaboration with different departments.
• Ensure continuous improvement of processes, including generating change requests.
• Manage new requirements and ensure up-to-date documentation for the solution.
• Analyze legal and regulatory changes impacting Finance solutions.
• Oversee change management processes associated with the solution.

2. Expertise and Leadership:

• Play a key role in the highest expertise team by offering proposals and information to support decision-making by solution’s Subject Matter Experts.
• Translate business needs into solutions and manage business relationships to define priorities and business value.
• Lead topics in Rollout, Ad-Hoc and other Projects.
• Ensure effective communication and take ownership of measurable indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate, inform, and communicate with partner applications to ensure end-to-end design.
• Develop action plans for continuous improvement and resolution of recurring incidents.

3. Support and Team Development:

• Contribute to global and regional Finance transformation initiatives.
• Support implementation of new tax technologies and compliance solutions.
• Provide support to Application Management Services teams for complex matters.
• Transfer knowledge to the support teams to enhance their autonomy in handling the solution.
• Provide guidance and mentor Solution Specialists within the team.

Additional Information:

• Contribute to companywide initiatives as an integral member of the back-office team.
• Work closely with various teams to implement company initiatives.
• The role involves solution design, managing business relationships, and supporting improvements.
• Mentor junior analysts and specialists.
• Promote best practices across regions.

Role Summary:

The Senior Solution Specialist FI will have a comprehensive view of team operations:

1. Work on finance solutions, including SAP integration by participating in Rollout, Ad-Hoc and other projects.
2. Participate in solution design decisions as a member of the design solution board.
3. Manage business relationships to ensure priority and business value.
4. Foster long-term value by supporting the team and proposing improvements.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a related field
• Minimum 5 years of IT project experience and 5+ years of SAP Finance / Tax experience.
• Hands-on experience with SAP FI, SAP FI Tax and IT best practices.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Ability to learn new solutions quickly and adapt to changing priorities and ambiguity.

Additional Requirements

• Experience with SAP DRC for statutory reporting and interface implementation.
• Experience executing test campaigns and using automation tools, JIRA and ServiceNow.
• Experience working in multinational, international and multicultural environments.

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

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work