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.

Lesaffre’s subsidiary, Envera, is at the cutting edge of microbial innovation 🦠✨, helping industries optimize their processes with bacteria-powered solutions.

Job Description

To boost our growth, we’re looking for a motivated and analytical VIE to optimize our cost and margin structure—a key role in improving our profitability.

👉 If you’re passionate about finance, data analysis, and industrial processes, this opportunity is for you!

💼 Your Mission

As an Industrial Cost Controller, your goal will be to analyze and optimize production costs while working closely with different departments to drive efficiency. Your key responsibilities:

🔹 Optimize production cost models by incorporating fixed & variable costs

🔹 Implement the cost model into our ERP (SAGE)

🔹 Analyze monthly costs and variances together with the production team to define actions plan

🔹 Establish reporting tools for cost of sales & operational expenses

🔹 Train finance teams and stakeholders on newly developed tools

🔹 Support annual budgets & forecasts

💡 You’ll work closely with Lesaffre’s Corporate Cost Controlling team, the local finance team, procurement, and operations to align on best practices.

Why West Chester?

West Chester, Pennsylvania, is a charming and lively town with historic streets 🏡, trendy cafes ☕, and a buzzing cultural scene 🎭. Just a short drive from Philadelphia 🏙, New York 🗽, and Washington D.C.🏛, it’s the perfect place to work hard and explore the East Coast!

🎯 Your Profile 🔍 Who are we looking for?

🎓 Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

📊 First experience in Financial Control, Reporting, or Cost Analysis (internship or job)

🗣 Fluent in English (French is a plus!)

🧠 Strong analytical mindset & ability to interpret complex data

💻 Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, formulas, data visualization)

🏭 Interest in operational & industrial process flows

🚀 Fast learner, proactive & well-organized

💡 Knowledge of SAGE ERP? Even better!

Additional Information

🌎 What’s in it for You?

✨ International experience in a fast-growing company

📈 A strategic role with real impact on company performance

💡 Develop skills in cost controlling, ERP implementation & data analysis

🌍 Join a VIE community—you won’t be alone! Several VIEs are based at the site

 

📝 Ready to Apply?

📌 Eligibility for the VIE Program:

✔️ 18-28 years old

✔️ European nationality 🇪🇺

✔️ Not having already completed a VIE

🎯 Recruitment Process:

📄 CV Screening ➡️ 3 Interviews ➡️ Welcome on board! 🚀

🔗 Learn more about the VIE program: Business France - VIE

📢 Apply now and be part of the adventure!

[Diversity & Inclusion]: 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.