Grains & Oilseeds Business Controller

Grains \& Oilseeds Business Controller
Our client, an international commodity trading company, is looking for an experienced Grains \& Oilseeds Business Controller to join its team in Lausanne.
Grains \& Oilseeds Business Controller
Job description:
Our client, an international commodity trading company, is looking for an experienced Grains \& Oilseeds Business Controller to join its team in Lausanne.
In this key business partnering role, you will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information across the Grains \& Oilseeds division. You will oversee daily and monthly financial reporting, coordinate the budgeting process, strengthen internal controls, and manage a Middle Office/Controlling team (2 FTEs). You will also act as Business Process Owner (BPO) for the Controlling function, driving process improvements and supporting the global Trade\-to\-Cash operating model.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Middle Office function, ensuring: daily reconciliation of contracts against broker and external statements, daily reconciliation of trading positions, monitoring of FX hedge coverage, daily calculation of trading positions, P\&L and risk exposure
Coordinate monthly closing activities, including: \-to\-Market valuation, realised P\&L reviews with Trading and Operations, Margin reconciliation
Prepare monthly and quarterly management reporting and business performance analysis
Coordinate the annual budgeting and forecasting process
Partner closely with Trading and Operations leadership, providing financial insights to support business decisions
Ensure robust internal controls and compliance across the Trade\-to\-Cash process
Promote consistency of financial KPIs and reporting across the organisation
Own and maintain Controlling documentation, including process documentation, user guides, templates and training material
Drive continuous improvement of finance and controlling processes
Your Profile
Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline
Around 10 years of experience within a commodity trading environment, ideally in Middle Office, Controlling or Trade Accounting
Previous experience in Grains and/or Oilseeds
Strong understanding of front\-to\-back commodity trading operations
Hands\-on, analytical and solution\-oriented mindset
Excellent organisational and leadership skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
Comfortable working in a dynamic, international environment
Fluent English (additional languages are an advantage)
Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate financial information clearly
Knowledge of Aspect CTRM is considered a plus
What's on Offer
A key finance role with significant exposure to senior business stakeholders
Opportunity to work in a fast\-paced international commodity trading environment
Leadership responsibilities combined with hands\-on operational involvement
Long\-term career opportunity within a global organisation jpid45fa6f9jm jit0728jm jiy26jm