Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Lead. The role oversees the development and implementation of a global MEL framework, including advancing data digitization initiatives, building robust systems for data analysis and insight generation, and supporting both compliance and impact measurement. The position will work closely with origin sustainability teams and the global sustainability team. This role offers strong long-term development potential for an individual eager to apply their expertise within a leading organization in the coffee trading industry.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This position can be located flexibly from any of our global offices, with a preference on LATAM, Amsterdam or Madrid.

Key Accountabilities

• Implementing the global MEL roadmap in close collaboration with origin sustainability teams across all regions.
• Developing and maintaining tools and systems to analyse sustainability data, generate insights and support continuous learning.
• Driving the digitisation of first-mile data collection by designing and delivering a comprehensive global strategy and roadmap.
• Supporting the development of technology-enabled systems to consolidate sustainability reporting across origins.
• Building and enhancing systems that leverage sustainability data to strengthen compliance and maximise impact.
• Collaborating closely with commercial and research teams to ensure effective data sharing and cross-functional use of insights.
• Embedding harmonised MEL practices across all origins, ensuring consistency and alignment with organisational objectives.
• Designing and deploying automated tools, workflows and reporting systems to support internal and external reporting requirements, including Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
• Driving innovation in MEL through advanced data analysis, generating actionable insights to inform decision-making.
• Strengthening organisational understanding of sustainability impact through clear, data-driven communication and reporting.
• Supporting commercial activities by contributing sustainability data, reporting and intelligence to client-facing services.
• Advancing the overall digitisation of sustainability and MEL processes across global operations.

Skills and Experience

• Degree educated in economics, agronomy, statistics, international development or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in MEL, data analysis or sustainability programmes.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional experience, with a demonstrated track record of delivering results in data-driven or sustainability-focused roles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; basic programming skills in Python R and/or SQL would be considered a strong advantage.
• Experience working with Geographic Information Systems and spatial data analysis is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with proven experience managing, structuring and interpreting large and complex datasets.
• Sound business acumen combined with a proactive, self-starting mindset and the ability to work independently.
• Good balance of analytical and on-the-ground operational considerations in diverse environments.
• High attention to detail, paired with the ability to think strategically and holistically across systems and processes.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and drive alignment across teams.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholders in an international and multicultural context.
• Skilled in structuring information clearly and translating complex analysis into actionable insights.
• Fluency in English required, additional language skills in Spanish, Portuguese or French would be a strong advantage.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as an HR Operations Specialist on a 12-months FTC. The role oversees HR administration, payroll coordination, employee data management, as well as onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance and smooth day-to-day operations across the function. Working alongside the regional HR team and other cross-functional stakeholders, this role offers strong long-term development potential for an individual looking to build their expertise within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for Volcafe, based in Madrid.

Key Accountabilities

• Managing core employee administration, including contracts, amendments and legal documentation, ensuring compliance with local labour legislation.
• Maintaining accurate employee data across HR systems, including files, time and attendance, as well as absence records, ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Preparing employment-related letters and documentation in line with company policies.
• Coordinating monthly payroll by running reports, liaising with payroll vendors and validating absence and hourly inputs.
• Supporting tax reporting and ensuring payroll updates reflect legislative and employee changes.
• Administering employee benefits and pensions, including registrations, updates, record-keeping and responding to queries.
• Managing onboarding and offboarding processes, including system setup, documentation and coordination across HR platforms.
• Producing HR and finance reports while ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
• Liaising with external partners such as labour agencies, payroll providers and insurers.
• Providing support to employees and ex-employees, and contributing to EDI, wellbeing and recruitment initiatives.

Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a HR, payroll or benefits administration position.
• Degree in Human Resources or a field related to labor law, or a recognised HR or labour law certification would also be accepted.
• Fluent in English and Spanish is essential, additional European languages would be an advantage.
• Solid knowledge of HR administration, payroll processes and local labour legislation.
• Experience working with HR systems and payroll platforms, familiarity with ERP systems is advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence liaising with employees, external providers and internal stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, analytical and structured approach to data management and reporting.
• Service-oriented mindset with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with HR systems such as Oracle or similar platforms is a plus.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Sustainability Coordinator to join our Group Sustainability team, supporting initiatives across the Group in our MLP, Sugar, Coffee and Cotton divisions. This role will suit a high-calibre individual looking to build a career in sustainability, ESG or responsible sourcing. We will also consider strong graduates who can demonstrate a clear interest in ESG reporting.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of sustainability and ESG activities, supporting Business Units, the Sustainability Committee, and Technical Working Groups. It involves regular interaction with senior management and external stakeholders, providing a strong platform for developing a long-term career in sustainability with opportunities for further specialisation.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and fish oils. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

Key Accountabilities

The main focus of the role will be to advance Group sustainability initiatives and responsibilities will cover a broad spectrum of ESG activities including:

• Assist in the development of plans for all Business Units (MLP, Sugar, Coffee and Cotton) to meet Group sustainability KPIs.
• Assist in gathering, processing and verifying data to support sustainability KPIs and reporting requirements in alignment with the Sustainability Committee and Technical Working Groups.
• Coordinate KPI results per BU and collate them into Group numbers.
• Track metrics associated with sustainability-linked loan KPIs and report progress to external stakeholders and banks.
• Act as Secretary for Sustainability Committee and Technical Working Groups meetings, including preparation of meeting minutes.
• Support compliance activities such as drafting mandatory ESG reports and statements and coordinating with data owners.
• Lead or support Group or BU External sustainability assessments like Ecovadis and support in resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare businesses for sustainability ratings audits.
• External information requests, including the preparation of responses to sustainability information requests from external stakeholders.
• Lead or assist with other sustainability-related work/projects as needed by the business units and at group level.

Skills and Experience

The ideal applicant will have up to 2 years’ experience. There is no requirement for this to be within a corporate sustainability department, however knowledge or understanding of commercial markets or commodities will be an advantage. We are looking for:

• Strong interest in sustainability, ESG, and responsible sourcing, with an understanding of sustainability frameworks, KPIs and reporting requirements.
• Experience in data collection, processing, validation and analysis to support sustainability metrics and performance tracking.
• Understanding of ESG reporting and compliance requirements, with experience supporting internal and external sustainability reports and disclosures.
• Strong general IT skills, particularly in Excel, with the ability to manage datasets, track KPIs and understand system workflows and data processes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management, business units and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate with stakeholders across different regions, functions and time zones.
• High attention to detail, with a structured and methodical approach to documentation, reporting and data accuracy.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Climate Manager to join our Group Sustainability team, with a primary focus on climate action, decarbonisation, and energy transition across the Group’s operations and supply chains. This role will suit a high-calibre individual looking to develop deep expertise in emissions management and decarbonisation strategy, with a strong interest in climate action, GHG accounting, and energy transition.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of climate and environmental stewardship activities, supporting the delivery of the Group’s Climate Action Plan and decarbonisation initiatives. It involves regular interaction with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders, providing an excellent platform for a long-term career in climate and sustainability leadership.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an agricultural commodities merchant with 2,800 people in 43 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and fish oils. Corporate responsibility is ingrained in our culture. We are passionate about sustainable production, take care to limit the environmental impact of our operations and actively support the communities in which we work.

Key Accountabilities

• Own and maintain the Group’s Climate Action Plan and Decarbonization and Energy Transition plans.
• Develop and lead implementation of decarbonization strategy for ED&F Man facilities and supply chain.
• In collaboration with the Head of HSEQ ensure accurate calculation of GHG emissions owning and maintaining the GHG inventory and methodologies.
• Lead the calculation of Scope 3 emissions, implement measurement frameworks in the Scope 3 calculations software, and advise businesses on improving data registration. Collaborate with IT to enhance data collection and formally approve data entries.
• Ensure data accuracy and completeness before uploading in the Scope 3 calculation software.
• Develop and execute a stakeholder engagement plan to gather primary emissions data and identify decarbonization opportunities.
• Manage and report on climate-related risks and opportunities.
• Utilize methodical approach to maintaining GHG methodologies and evidence trails, ensuring all entity-level data is ready for third-party verification (ISO-14064).
• Provide verified information for the Group’s reports.
• Lead the Group’s Technical Workstream on ‘Environmental Stewardship – Energy and Emissions’ including setting action plans and ensuring results are met.

Skills and Experience

The ideal applicant will have 10+ years experience in climate, sustainability, environmental management or a related field. There is no requirement for this experience to be within a dedicated sustainability team; however, knowledge or understanding of climate strategy, GHG accounting, energy transition or supply chain emissions will be an advantage. We are looking for:

• Strong understanding of climate change, decarbonisation and energy transition concepts, with a solid academic background in a relevant discipline.
• Knowledge and practical experience of GHG accounting methodologies, including emissions inventories and Scope 1, 2 and 3 calculations.
• Familiarity with climate-related reporting frameworks, standards and disclosures, alongside an understanding of climate risks and opportunities.
• Experience managing data integrity within proprietary GHG inventory systems involving a high volume of global contributors.
• Strong general IT and data skills, particularly with Excel, with the ability understand workflows and methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, and meet reporting and project deadlines.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders across different functions and global geographies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and coordinate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, with a structured and methodical approach to data accuracy, documentation, and reporting.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

To apply you must have the right to work for the provided location.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a FP&A Analyst to work in a truly global environment, supporting our Head of Treasury & FP&A to work closely with senior finance leaders to deliver financial insights and drive strategic decisions to support our commercial growth. This role provides excellent long-term development potential for an individual eager to demonstrate their skills and experience within the fast-paced soft commodities sector.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working from our Volcafe office based in Madrid, Spain.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality financial reports including monthly performance reviews, forecasts and budgets, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and actionable insights for decision-makers.
• Support the design, development, and enhancement of KPIs and performance dashboards to monitor business trends, highlight risks and opportunities, and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Conduct detailed monthly OPEX, CAPEX and working capital analyses to support cost-control initiatives, optimise resource allocation, and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with finance teams across all Volcafe entities and the corporate centre to ensure alignment of financial data, consistency of reporting standards and seamless information flow.
• Assist in the creation, refinement, and maintenance of complex financial models to support business cases, scenario planning and strategic investment projects.
• Contribute to the development of polished presentations and strategic materials for senior leadership, helping shape data-driven discussions and long-term planning.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting accuracy, supporting continuous improvement, automation initiatives and change-management efforts.
• Participate in cross-functional projects, offering analytical input that strengthens decision-making and supports the overall business strategy.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience or completion of recent internship within FP&A, ideally in a multinational or fast-paced business environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or a related discipline.
• Advanced analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• Hands-on and demonstrable experience with reporting and data-visualisation tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau or similar platforms.
• Proven ability to prepare clear, professional financial reports, dashboards and executive presentations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a proactive, hands-on and self-driven approach to work.
• Strong willingness to learn, collaborate and take on new challenges in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment.
• Highly proactive, goal-oriented and team-focused with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Trade Support Analyst – IBERIA to work in a truly global environment, supporting our General Manager and trading team with the management of positions, reporting and coordination across multiple departments. Reporting to the General Manager, this role provides excellent long-term development potential for an individual eager to demonstrate their skills and experience within the fast-paced soft commodities sector.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working from our Volcafe office based in Madrid.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the trading department with the management of market and futures positions, inventory, open differential and traceability reports.
• Assist with month-end reporting processes and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with trading teams in IBERIA and across origin offices to support the execution of global trading strategies.
• Work closely with the logistics and finance teams to create seamless customer interactions, ensure smooth transaction flows and resolve operational queries.
• Partner with the planning & buying teams to manage inventory, plan purchases aligned to sales goals, and contribute to the development of pricing strategies.
• Coordinate with marketing to strengthen brand awareness and positive association of the Volcafe brand.
• Support the finance team to ensure appropriate credit terms and payment conditions are applied to customers and suppliers.
• Understand and execute hedging activities in the futures market, contributing to effective risk management.
• Process daily sales, fixations and release of goods, monitoring quality and movement to ensure timely delivery in line with contractual terms.
• Support the EU’s Deforestation and Regulation compliance processes and documentation requirements.
• Identify target markets, develop leads and contribute to the sales cycle to achieve trading and market targets.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, tracking opportunities and pipeline progress efficiently.
• Manage and coordinate the flow of coffee samples between origin and customer approvals, ensuring full traceability and timely follow-up.
• Liaise with global teams on the onboarding of counterparties within compliance and risk management systems.
• Collaborate with Health, Security, Quality and Environmental (HSQE) teams on annual recertification processes for International Featured Standards (IFS) and client communications.
• Provide operational and analytical support to the trading team, allowing traders to focus on strategic growth opportunities.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, international trade, supply chain, finance or related field.
• Fluent in business Spanish and English, with language skills in Portuguese or French an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience using analytical and visualisation tools including PowerBI and Tableau is desirable.
• Solid understanding of futures markets and basic hedging principles.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards and certifications (e.g. FLO, FTUSA, RFA, 4C) is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and cultures.
• Proactive, analytical and adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a MENA Trade Support Analyst to work in a truly global environment to support our trading and finance teams to streamline operations and mitigate risks. Reporting to the MENA Trader, the role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working from our Volcafe office based in Madrid.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide comprehensive logistics support, primarily focused on outbound operations, with occasional coverage of inbound logistics during BNG team absences.
• Manage the complete lifecycle of trade documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution.
• Handle physical collection of trade documents and actively follow up on payment settlements.
• Coordinate with banking institutions to address urgent matters and fulfill documentation or transactional requirements.
• Proactively mitigate risks associated with delayed or inaccurate documentary collections.
• Maintain and update the MENA Daily Position report to reflect key issues and time-sensitive developments.
• Continuously optimize logistics processes, including selecting cost-effective shipping solutions to enhance profit margins.
• Prepare and analyze quarterly reports comparing budgeted freight costs with actual expenditures.
• Foster strong customer relationships through a proactive, service-oriented approach, incorporating both regular check-in calls and written communication.
• Support trading teams by managing operational tasks, allowing traders to focus on strategic growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with finance and trading teams to provide assistance across various business needs.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree educated with a preference for a specialism in Logistics or Supply Chain, International Trade, Business Administration or related field.
• Fluent written and verbal French and English, with Arabic being desirable.
• Strong knowledge of international trade documentation and Incoterms alongside proficient in freight cost analysis.
• Solid understanding of export/import procedures, compliance requirements and customs regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications with a priority on Excel, with trade documentation software an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document handling and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills alongside proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships
• Exceptional time management.
• Strong ability to work independent and part of a wider team.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Deputy Executive Assistant in Global Admin Team to work in a truly global environment where the overall purpose of the role is support senior leadership by handling their backend business operations and reporting to Executive Assistant, Volcafe. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be based in Volcafe office in Madrid, Spain.

Key Accountabilities

• Support the organization of international events and meetings.
• Ensure calendar appointments are scheduled accurately and include all relevant details.
• Prepare and submit expense reports in a timely manner.
• Coordinate delivery of parcels and other essential services.
• Manage the procurement of office supplies, maintaining inventory in collaboration with the Swiss office; anticipate needs, place and expedite orders, and verify receipt.
• Book restaurants and arrange courier services as required.
• Coordinate the collection of signatures on documents, ensuring proper submission and filing.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Respond to inquiries via email, telephone, or in person, providing accurate and helpful information.
• Draft and distribute professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails.
• Review and enhance administrative systems for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Oversee clerical duties and administrative processes, addressing issues with professionalism and courtesy.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing by supporting the training of other administrative team members and sharing best practices.
• Proactively identify opportunities for operational improvements through process optimization, digitization, and simplification.

Skills and Experience

• A proven administrative assistant background supporting the Executive / C Suite team.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with expense management tools (e.g., Concur).
• Experience with collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom, Slack).
• At least 8 years of experience in the field or in a related area in an international environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced certifications in a relevant field preferred.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Manager to work in a truly global environment to play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial control, compliance and insightful reporting, reporting to the Financial Controller. This position offers an excellent opportunity to grow professionally within an international business environment.

Business Overview

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee detailed accounting control and monthly closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in preparing internal management reports and external financial statements, providing support during annual financial audits.
• Assist in the annual budget preparation, ensuring full accuracy and timely submission.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, providing financial reports with business data & offering strategic financial insights and guidance.
• Continuously enhance financial procedures and internal controls to streamline operations and ensure compliance.
• Cooperate in the preparation of local statutory accounts, and local GAAP accounting activities.
• Prepare weekly cash forecast, monitor cash usage levels and anticipate any potential breach of limits.
• Manage and support day-to-day tax compliance and reporting requirements, especially in VAT and international trade transactions.
• Manage local tax periodic calculation and submission, supporting annual transfer pricing documentation.
• Maintain the risk database to identify risk limits, insurance limits and currency exposure and analysing counterparties financial statements.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management, accounting, or audit roles, preferably within an international company.
• Experience in commodities trading environments, particularly in commodity trading is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles including IFRS and US GAAP alongside knowledge related to futures and Forex transactions.
• Advanced proficiency in financial ERP systems, especially in Microsoft Office, Excel and Power BI.
• In-depth understanding of taxation (VAT of international trade transactions).
• Demonstrate communication and negotiation skills with a range of stakeholders including clients, suppliers, financial institutions, wider Madrid based team and auditors.
• Knowledge of financial risk management practices, treasury operations and cash management and understanding of internal audit procedures and controls is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Finance Manager to work in a truly global environment to oversee financial operations, including accounting, forecasting, planning, and compliance, reporting to Regional Finance Director for Europe. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced soft commodities environment.

Volcafe Ltd is one of the world’s leading international green coffee trading companies, operating in over 20 countries globally. Our expertise spans green coffee procurement and preparation, sustainability, blending, quality control, risk management and export as well as importing and distribution. We supply the world’s major coffee roasters and retail distributors with their green coffee requirements, with significant strategic growth ambitions for the future. We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Volcafe works across the whole green coffee supply chain to make coffee business better, together with our partners and employees. We have built and operate sustainable coffee supply chains across all our origins, addressing key economic, social and environmental issues in coffee farming communities. Our Volcafe Way farmer support programme engages with thousands of coffee farmers and provides a holistic response to the challenges they face.

This role will be working for Volcafe, with a hybrid/remote working option from our Bristol or Madrid offices.

Key Accountabilities

• End to end ownership of the control environment for the full cycle of the business with a focus on the complete enterprise risk matrix of the business unit, and lead support for regional compliance as needed
• Timely and accurate management and financial reporting for the business unit
• Complete oversight of all external tax and compliance related requirements and reporting impacting the business unit
• Ensure compliance with all Internal financial and accounting policies and guidelines including authorisation matrixes, credit, counterparty, and trading mandate limits as well as policy roll outs and periodic checks
• Ownership of all corporate reporting to group for the business unit
• Oversight of the unit’s ERP systems and processes
• Ownership of all historical organisation data related to management and financial reporting
• Qualitative review of monthly financials and providing detailed analysis to stakeholders
• Tracking cycle time efficiencies and reporting on all key business value drivers with a thorough understanding of the business value drivers
• Developing and maintaining financial projections/forecasts and sensitivity analysis including detailed models in line with commercial strategies
• Ownership of all budgeting processes and month on month variance analysis with detailed commentary of performance to drive cost efficiencies and identify opportunities
• Perform all ad-hoc research as may be needed by the stakeholders
• Working capital tracking and reporting on optimal balance sheet optimization including tracking all financial covenants of the organisation
• Drive finance transformation to improve synergy within the team and enhance collaboration with stakeholders in trade, commercial & operations, logistics, IT and corporate
• Drive contribution to the bottom line through various structured trade finance opportunities and ensuring robust insurance and facilities management
• Provide thought leadership for their team with a focus on developing a best-in-class team
• Align departmental short-term goals for maximum impact on organization strategy; process optimization to drive strategy and collaboration

Skills and Experience

• Extensive progressive experience in finance and accounting and prior experience as a senior controller or senior manager within a finance department – ESSENTIAL
• Background in the commodity trading industry – HIGHLY DESIRABLE
• Manufacturing or FMCG industry background will also be considered
• Professional qualification e.g., ACCA/ CMA/ CIMA/ CPA with current membership
• Bachelor’s degree and/or MBA in finance, accounting, or related field
• External audit experience, or corporate finance – DESIRABLE
• Experience with financial modelling – DESIRABLE
• Experience with project management and IT implementations
• Good team player with ability to work independently and lead cross functional teams
• High attention to detail and open minded with a quick learning curve
• Ability to work with diverse cultures

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders in soft commodity trading.

Our Values

Respect, Integrity, Meritocracy, Client Focus, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities. Our values are underpinned by a set of essential behaviours, which form part of our performance management approach. Delivering on our objectives is very much about ‘what’ we do, but these essential behaviours also provide a guide and measure for ‘how’ we do things. Our performance essentials are Take Initiative, Self‐Management, Deliver Results and Collaboration.

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and are focussed on actively building and developing diverse teams. All qualified applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment (identity, gender expression), genetic information or any characteristic protected by local law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.