Company Description
As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology.
Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaffre is committed to working with confidence to better nourish and protect the planet.
In close collaboration with its clients and partners, Lesaffre employs 11 000 people in more than 50 countries.
Lesaffre achieves a turnover of 3 billion euros.
Biospringer, as a Business Unit of Lesaffre, is a key player and global producer of natural origin yeast ingredients for the food industry.
Its comprehensive products range includes yeast extracts, dried food yeasts, yeast-based flavors and more.
Biospringer offers solutions to improve the flavor profile of recipes and participate in the development of healthier everyday consumers' products. With 8 productions plants, a network of commercial teams and Culinary centers around the world and a team of technologists and R&D, Biospringer brings taste and pleasure to consumers.
Job Description
Context:
To help us continue delivering operational excellence, we are opening a new position as Industrial & Supply Controller for Biospringer & Procelys at our headquarters in Marcq-en-Barœul, France.
This is a pivotal role that combines financial expertise with operational insights, supporting decision-making in order to ensure the organization remains competitive, efficient, and profitable. If you're looking to make a tangible impact by fostering collaboration across multiple manufacturing and supply chain sites globally, this role is perfect for you.
The position:
As part of the Finance Team, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure robust performance tracking, cost control, and process optimization in both manufacturing and supply chain operations. Initially, your primary focus will be to strengthen Industrial Controlling by working directly with plant controllers and operational teams across sites such as the US, France, Serbia, China, and Brazil. As the role evolves, you’ll extend your expertise to Supply Chain Finance, improving visibility into transportation costs and logistics efficiency.
The position reports directly to the Global Finance Director for Biospringer & Procelys and involves occasional travels to manufacturing sites worldwide.
Your main missions will be:
Drive Industrial Finance Excellence:
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Analyze and monitor production costs (raw materials, labor, maintenance, utilities, etc.) to deliver actionable insights.
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Streamline processes for cost variance analysis, forecasting, and CAPEX management.
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Benchmark key performance indicators across global sites to identify best practices and drive improvements.
Harmonize Processes Across Sites:
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Lead the rollout and standardization of SAP (especially the Controlling module) to ensure accurate, real-time financial reporting.
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Work side by side with site controllers, production teams, and procurement to align day-to-day operations with financial objectives.
Collaborate to Enhance Supply Chain Finance (Future Scope):
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Develop tools to monitor and optimize transportation costs and logistics efficiency.
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Support financial reviews of supply chain optimization projects and sustainability initiatives, creating dashboards to track progress.
Qualifications
We’re seeking an experienced finance professional who brings a blend of technical expertise, analytical skills, and strategic insight. Here’s what you’ll need:
Experience & Background:
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A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Controlling or a related field.
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10–15 years in industrial controlling, supply chain finance, or similar roles.
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Deep expertise in production cost analysis and CAPEX management.
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Proven track record working with international teams and multi-site operations.
Skills:
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Advanced proficiency in SAP (especially the CO module, familiarity with PP a plus).
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Exceptional analytical ability and capacity to turn data into actionable plans.
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A collaborative and proactive mindset with strong communication abilities.
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Exceptional ability to partner effectively with operational teams and develop trust across geographies and functions.
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Fluent in English; French is a plus.
Additional Information
Occasional travel to global sites during onboarding and for project-specific initiatives.
What can Lesaffre offer you:
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We are a successful family-owned company with long-standing history where people truly matter.
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We promote a sense of fulfilment with a genuine mission: nourish and protect the planet.
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An opportunity to work in a real international environment.
All our jobs are open to people with disabilities.
At Lesaffre, diversity is a strength that enriches our culture and our teams. We are committed to offering you a work environment where you can thrive, regardless of your background, gender, age or abilities. We encourage all applications, as we believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to innovate and meet the challenges of tomorrow.
