Lesaffre Corporation
Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
Job Category
:
Finance
Requisition Number
:
SENIO002835
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Posted : December 12, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
LYC Corp Office LYC Corp Office 7475 W Main Street Milwaukee, WI 53214, USA
LYC Corp Office LYC Corp Office 7475 W Main Street Milwaukee, WI 53214, USA
For over 170 years, Lesaffre has been a pioneering force in the world of fermentation, harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform industries from baking to healthcare. As a key global player, we've built a presence in 96 countries, employing 11,000 passionate innovators who share our unwavering commitment to excellence.
Driven by our core values of passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our 3-billion euro enterprise collaborates with visionary customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.
Lesaffre's Baking Division is a leader in the industry, leveraging deep expertise in fermentation to develop innovative solutions. The division offers a comprehensive portfolio of baking ingredients and services, including specialized yeast strains and enzymes, customized fermentation processes, and technical support and expertise. The team collaborates closely with customers to create tailored solutions that address their unique needs and stay ahead of market trends. Lesaffre has the resources and know-how to support a wide range of customers, from global bakery brands to local artisanal producers.
What We Offer
The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
11 paid holidays
The ability to leverage your expertise and make a tangible, meaningful impact on the business and our sustainability initiatives
Opportunities for continuous growth and development, including the ability to take on new challenges and collaborate across our international business units
How You'll Contribute to Our Success
You will be a key player in driving Lesaffre North America's financial success. You'll partner closely with the Leadership Team and Operations to provide strategic financial planning, analysis, and insights that inform critical business decisions. Your responsibilities will include developing comprehensive financial plans and models to support the organization's growth and profitability, preparing accurate forecasts and budgets while identifying risks and opportunities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, delivering impactful financial reporting and presentations that communicate complex information in a clear, actionable way, and collaborating with the FP&A team to continuously improve processes and mentor junior members. If you're passionate about using data-driven insights to drive business success, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact!
What You’ll do as a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
Development of quarterly rolling forecasts, including financial and business analysis and presentation
Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with prior year and rolling forecast
Develop and maintain financial models through benchmarking and process analysis for decision support (e.g., Pricing, Manufacturing Capacity, and Profitability)
Development and oversight of operating metrics (KPIs) that ensure optimal financial performance
Analyzing and interpreting data that will be used for proposed recommendations to various areas of the company
Analyze past results and perform variance analysis, identify trends and make recommendations for improvements
Provide analysis of trends and forecasts
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
Work closely with IT & BI teams to increase productivity by developing automated reporting forecasting tools
Assist with cost analysis process
Other special projects or necessary duties as required for harmonious business and working relationships
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Statistics
At least five years of experience working in a related finance or accounting position
Knowledge of IFRS and other related accounting law or standards
High proficiency with the use of MS office, especially Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas & functions) and Power-Point
Experience in financial database, finance and statistical software
Working knowledge of large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Preferred qualifications:
Experience working within SAP
Possession of any CPA, MBA, CFA, CMA certification
Executive level dashboard reporting and Business Intelligence experience
Prior experience working with complex financial data sets
Prior experience working for a global organization
Experience using AI in a business finance environment
Working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for Global Financial Consolidation and Hyperion SmartView
Working knowledge of analytical & presentation programs & tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud)
Lesaffre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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:
Finance
Requisition Number
:
SENIO002835
Apply now
Posted : December 12, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Locations Showing 1 location
LYC Corp Office LYC Corp Office 7475 W Main Street Milwaukee, WI 53214, USA
LYC Corp Office LYC Corp Office 7475 W Main Street Milwaukee, WI 53214, USA
For over 170 years, Lesaffre has been a pioneering force in the world of fermentation, harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform industries from baking to healthcare. As a key global player, we've built a presence in 96 countries, employing 11,000 passionate innovators who share our unwavering commitment to excellence.
Driven by our core values of passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our 3-billion euro enterprise collaborates with visionary customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.
Lesaffre's Baking Division is a leader in the industry, leveraging deep expertise in fermentation to develop innovative solutions. The division offers a comprehensive portfolio of baking ingredients and services, including specialized yeast strains and enzymes, customized fermentation processes, and technical support and expertise. The team collaborates closely with customers to create tailored solutions that address their unique needs and stay ahead of market trends. Lesaffre has the resources and know-how to support a wide range of customers, from global bakery brands to local artisanal producers.
What We Offer
The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
11 paid holidays
The ability to leverage your expertise and make a tangible, meaningful impact on the business and our sustainability initiatives
Opportunities for continuous growth and development, including the ability to take on new challenges and collaborate across our international business units
How You'll Contribute to Our Success
You will be a key player in driving Lesaffre North America's financial success. You'll partner closely with the Leadership Team and Operations to provide strategic financial planning, analysis, and insights that inform critical business decisions. Your responsibilities will include developing comprehensive financial plans and models to support the organization's growth and profitability, preparing accurate forecasts and budgets while identifying risks and opportunities to ensure alignment with strategic objectives, delivering impactful financial reporting and presentations that communicate complex information in a clear, actionable way, and collaborating with the FP&A team to continuously improve processes and mentor junior members. If you're passionate about using data-driven insights to drive business success, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact!
What You’ll do as a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst
Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
Development of quarterly rolling forecasts, including financial and business analysis and presentation
Evaluate financial performance by comparing and analyzing actual results with prior year and rolling forecast
Develop and maintain financial models through benchmarking and process analysis for decision support (e.g., Pricing, Manufacturing Capacity, and Profitability)
Development and oversight of operating metrics (KPIs) that ensure optimal financial performance
Analyzing and interpreting data that will be used for proposed recommendations to various areas of the company
Analyze past results and perform variance analysis, identify trends and make recommendations for improvements
Provide analysis of trends and forecasts
Work closely with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting
Work closely with IT & BI teams to increase productivity by developing automated reporting forecasting tools
Assist with cost analysis process
Other special projects or necessary duties as required for harmonious business and working relationships
Required qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Statistics
At least five years of experience working in a related finance or accounting position
Knowledge of IFRS and other related accounting law or standards
High proficiency with the use of MS office, especially Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas & functions) and Power-Point
Experience in financial database, finance and statistical software
Working knowledge of large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Preferred qualifications:
Experience working within SAP
Possession of any CPA, MBA, CFA, CMA certification
Executive level dashboard reporting and Business Intelligence experience
Prior experience working with complex financial data sets
Prior experience working for a global organization
Experience using AI in a business finance environment
Working knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) for Global Financial Consolidation and Hyperion SmartView
Working knowledge of analytical & presentation programs & tools (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud)
Lesaffre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Qualifications Skills Behaviors Motivations Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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