Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Group Treasury Accountant to prepare financial reports, through diligent adherence to comprehensive processes that provide absolute assurance and integrity of outputs. The role is accountable for the initial preparation and provision of information in Kyriba, including journals, accounting notes and associated audit-trail records for the Group’s Treasury entities. Presentation of these to the Group Treasury Operations Manager which are then sent for onward approval and submission to management, shareholders and lenders, as well as for statutory reporting, and internal and external auditors. The Group Treasury Accountant is core to the Group’s financial reporting through the accurate and on-time preparation of information for management and statutory reporting.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned agricultural commodities merchant with 5,500 people in 50 countries and annual revenue in excess of $8bn. We trade sugar, coffee, molasses, animal feed and pulses. 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

• Ownership and processing of all treasury accounting postings for the relevant MTM entities in Kyriba. Postings from deal capture in TMS through to trial balance postings.
• Accounting postings for all derivative transactions including FX.
• Preparation and first review of debt, debt transaction costs and interest postings/ calculations.
• Accuracy and integrity of prepared accounts, through completion of “first line” reviews and validations.
• Compliance with the formally defined process for the annotation, recording and approval of all manual adjustments, to ensure a transparent and independently verifiable audit trail.
• Preparation of notes and associated first reviews, to ensure accuracy and clarity of explanation, an audit trail and the prevention of errors and misstatements.
• Preparation of all accounts and other information required for statutory compliance for treasury consolidation entities.
• Provision of commentary, analysis and insights for treasury consolidation entity P&L and balance Sheet line items each month, quarter and year end.
• Continually improve treasury accounting processes and further development of TMS automation. Identification and enhancement to consolidation processes as well as any reporting improvements for efficiencies.
• Application of accounting policies and control processes, to ensure the integrity of consolidation accounts. Undertake control reporting to ensure accuracy of interfaced data between systems including reconciliations.
• Compliance with a standard set of definitions for the Group’s Chart of Accounts, to align inputs and outputs and eliminate the need for manual adjustments driven by different definitions and compositions.
• Work in collaboration with the Finance team to provide timely support, analysis and reconciliation over month end reporting timelines.
• Lead or contribute to accounting projects related to treasury processes and reporting.
• Contribution to a high-performance, collaborative team culture within the Treasury function, and company more generally, to deliver the processes, thoroughness and depth of checks and tests for effective consolidation accounting, and an inclusive environment for our people leading to confidence, growth, retention, and reputation.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of financial reporting within a global treasury function.
• Proficient in Treasury Management Systems (ideally Kyriba).
• Qualified Accountant – ACCA / ICAEW (ACA) / CIMA.
• Association of Corporate Treasurers qualifications an advantage.
• Competent knowledge of technical accounting relating to treasury activity, treasury instruments and IFRS implications.
• Competent knowledge of complex inter-company transactions across various entities and consolidation treatments.
• Competent knowledge of end-to-end treasury accounting processes across systems and key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems (ideally Hyperion).
• Knowledge of commodity futures, swaps and margin calls.
• Competent knowledge of financial process best practices – able to identify and recommend specific, tangible actions to improve governance, processes, controls, systems, accuracy and efficiency.
• Professional and confident, with confidence and credibility at senior level; proficient presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with external audit processes and the appropriate professional interactions between auditors and an internal accounting function.
• Detail-driven, results oriented, highly organised and driven to succeed.
• Ability to work in a dynamic multinational environment under tight timelines.
• Proven ability in establishing enduring and effective relationships with key business and financial stakeholders – Finance team colleagues, Treasury team, BU Finance Directors, etc.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS NOT BEING EXTENDED TO AGENCIES

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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 as an administrator in the HR Reward team reporting to the Group Head of Reward.  The role is based in London, supporting payroll, benefits and pension administration for the UK employee population. This role requires strong experience of payroll together with an understanding of the day to day running of benefit products. The role will require meticulous attention to detail and a significant respect for operational processes. The role requires team collaboration as well as the ability to work with autonomy.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned 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 pulses. 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

• Work closely with the UK Payroll & Benefits Manager to assist with the smooth running of the UK monthly payroll in accordance with the agreed processes and deadlines.
• Assist in the processing of the full payroll lifecycle of UK employees (including leaver, joiner and transfer processes).
• Assist the UK Payroll & Benefits Manager with all tax year end reporting – including P60s/ P11D/PSA and all other statutory requirements.
• Monitor incoming emails/queries to the payroll department and manage the departmental inbox within the agreed turnaround times.
• Deal with and resolve payroll and benefit queries in a timely manner.
• Assist with the administration of the UK employee benefit schemes, including:
  • UK flexible benefit administration, assisting with the monthly process for handling joiners, transfers and leavers and the annual renewal.
  • Serve as primary contact for benefit plan vendors and third-party administrators.
  • Assist with administration for the UK pension arrangement including assistance with collation of papers for the UK Pension Monitoring Committee (relevant training will be provided).
  • Assist with the maintenance and cleansing of benefit information to ensure that data held in the HR system for UK benefits is accurate.
  • Assist with the annual renewal of benefits with the various benefit providers.
  • Assist with the provision of benefit related information and guidance to employees.
  • Research employee benefits and vendors to identify those that present the best offering for employees and the Company.
  • Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefit processes.
• Assist with the processing of invoices in accordance with company procedures.
• Work closely with the HR Operations team in London to facilitate the smooth running of HR processes relating to UK Payroll and Benefits.
• Proactively share specialist payroll and benefit knowledge to the wider HR team and collaborate on projects that are linked to UK Payroll and Benefits.
• Maintain high quality processes and identify opportunities for process and or efficiency improvements, where applicable.
• General assistance to the HR Reward team on ah-hoc queries and provide support during the annual reward review cycles.
  

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience supporting payroll and/or employee benefits would be beneficial.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn systems supporting payroll, employee benefits and human resources.
• Strong operational knowledge of UK payroll and related benefit policies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism.
• Experience with ADP payroll products (or similar) would be advantageous.
• Experience with administering UK flexible benefit programs would be advantageous.

 

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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 Compliance Project Manager for 12 month fixed term contract to work in a truly global environment to ensure the on-time delivery of an enhanced compliance function to meet multiple internal and external deadlines and pressures. The post-holder will work with the business and corporate support functions to improve existing processes and controls, create training and communications, and support organisational design.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned 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 pulses. 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.

NO AGENCIES ARE ENGAGED TO SOURCE TO THIS POSITION

Key Accountabilities

• Developing project scope and objective communication documents.
• Developing and maintaining a living project plan and holding project team members to account for their deliverables.
• Creating and maintaining a stakeholder management plan.
• Creating communication documents, branding and poster campaigns to increase visibility of compliance.
• Perform risk management to minimise project risks.
• Creating progress and performance report presentations for the steering committee.
• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation, including project budget and cost reporting.
• Facilitating meeting attendance and ensuring complete record keeping.

Skills and Experience

This role demands exceptional organisational skills, good stakeholder management and experience of complex, time pressured projects.

• Proven and substantial experience in project and program management roles, combined with an ability to manage multiple workstreams to a tight timeline.
• Experience in a commodities or physical trading environment would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient at managing time and resources.
• Detail-oriented; ability to draw up detailed project plans and schedules.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of managing crises as and when they arise.
• Experience of working with compliance functional build projects – desirable.
• Prior experience with process documentation and process automation – desirable.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions and a proficiency in strategic analysis.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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

The Consolidation Accountant is core to the Group’s financial reporting through the accurate and on-time preparation of consolidated financial statements for management and external stakeholders, and for statutory reporting.

This role is designated to support the Group Consolidation Manager in the preparation of the monthly reporting and annual financial statements, as well as day to day support of the Group Finance function.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned 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 pulses. 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

• Support with the production of the monthly Management Performance Report (MPR) for review by senior management including the preparation of the monthly ‘Flash’ reporting and monthly cash flows.
• Supporting the preparation of the year-end consolidated accounts, ensuring compliance with Group accounting policies, statutory requirements and IFRS; including the preparation of notes and associated first reviews to ensure accuracy and clarity of explanation with a clear audit trail.
• To be the key contact and manager of the year end audit process, including preparation of accounting guidance papers for internal users and technical accounting memos for external audit.
• Preparation of accounts (FRS 101) and other information required for statutory compliance for selected Group entities.
• Support in identifying and implementing improvements to consolidation team performance, for example:
  • Identification and implementation of automation opportunities within the reporting process wherever feasible to reduce manual work, errors and process time.
  • Lead or contribute to accounting projects related to reporting.
• Deal with ad hoc internal and external requests, such as the provision of accounting support to BU finance teams, and the provision of information for lender due diligence and questions.
• Contribution to a high-performance, collaborative team culture within the Finance function, and company more generally, to foster an inclusive environment for our people leading to confidence, growth, retention, and reputation.

Skills and Experience

• ESSENTIAL Qualified Accountant – ACA / ACCA with post qualified employment experience preferably from MNE/Global corporate or practice accountancy.
• ESSENTIAL Competent knowledge of IFRS, and interpretation and application of accounting standards.
• Experience of complex global group consolidation and audit, intercompany transactions, shareholdings, loan structures, etc.
• Experience of financial reporting consolidation systems / hierarchies (Hyperion a plus).
• Familiar with managing external audit processes to tight timelines.
• Professional and confident, with credibility at senior level; proficient presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Detail-driven, results oriented and highly organized, with the ability to work in a dynamic multinational environment.
• Proven ability in establishing enduring and effective relationships with key business and financial stakeholders – accounting colleagues, business unit finance directors, external auditors, etc.

Key stakeholders:

• Group Consolidation Manager
• Group Finance Director
• Head of Financial Planning & Analysis
• Business Unit Finance Teams
• External auditors – EY

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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.

WE ARE NOT USING AGENCIES – STRICTLY NO AGENCY SPECULATIVE CV’S PLEASE

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Specialty Sales Manager for the UK and Ireland to join a small and passionate team delivering over 2000mt of coffee into the UK and Ireland from our Bristol head office and serve over 100 clients of all shapes and sizes. This newly created role will be instrumental in shaping the way our business, continues to develop to ensure that we are maximising all opportunities from across the global supply chain to bring value to our clients. You will lead in the creation and execution of an effective strategy for growing and enhancing both our commercial and speciality business to the UK and Irish green coffee markets.

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

• The right candidate will be 100% client focussed ensuring we capture all demand and effectively execute on our ambitious growth plans to maintain our proven track record of YOY growth and become the partner of choice for coffee roasters.
• Manage all commercial activity across selected existing portfolio clients to meet growth targets.
• Execute an effective lead-generation strategy and develop own client portfolio across specialty and commercial trade.
• Manage purchasing decisions and risk to fulfil client demand from all coffee origins using internal and external supply-chain partners.
• Manage supply chain stakeholder relations to ensure effective and cost-efficient contract executions.
• Contribute to sourcing and purchasing decisions for the creating of an enhanced spot position.
• Represent company at trade events and contribute to trade media as required.
• Work with general manager to develop and execute an effective marketing strategy to help elevate the Volcafe brand presence in both UK, Ireland and beyond.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in the green coffee industry, ideally within green coffee sales or trading environment.
• Proficient cupper – Q-grader qualification desirable.
• Entrepreneurial thinker with a growth-mindset and a proven track record for delivering results.
• Client-focussed with an interest and demonstrable knowledge of the UK coffee market.
• High level numeracy and literacy skills.
• UK-driving license and passport – ability to travel overseas.
• Fluency in written and verbal English – (2^nd language of Spanish/Portuguese/German is desirable).

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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 Business Analyst to work in a truly global environment as part of the business technology team. You will be responsible for understanding the needs of the business, identifying opportunities, and converting these into detailed improvements to systems and processes. This will involve the enhancement of existing systems with a key focus on integration and automation. This is a very exciting time to join ED&F Man as our over-arching business strategy is automation and improvement and your work will form part of this high priority strategy and you will join a high performing team in a fast-paced commodity trading business.

The ideal candidate with be experienced in the full trading lifecycle from preferably, but not limited to, physical commodities, with proven experience of working with a broad and diverse range of business stakeholders.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned 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 pulses. 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

• Coordination and delivery of system enhancements from assessment and specification of new business requirements through to implementation.
• Participate in the full lifecycle of development including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deploying, maintaining, and providing end user support.
• Liaison with in-house Technology teams, external system programmers, commercial trading and accounting managers, and end users.
• Provision of appropriate training and follow up support to the business.
• Identification of opportunities for process improvements and driving through agreed changes.
• Understand and interpret data to deliver business reporting requirements through multiple channels.
• Promotion of improved system usage within the commodities business.
• Liaising with relevant teams across our international offices.

Skills and Experience

• Experience of working either in a technology department or within technology projects in a trading business preferably agricultural soft commodities, or from a technology consultancy with commodity trading clients. We would also consider, energy, hard commodities, and financial services.
• You will have business facing experience and strong commercial awareness.
• Understanding of business processes, commercial trading activities (essential) and accounting principles (desirable).
• Ability to understand the interaction between the business needs and technology, including system design concepts.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge the gap between the business and technology, providing clarity without technical jargon.
• Project management skills with experience of managing business and technology resources.
• Self-motivated with the drive to push forward projects and ensure business buy-in.
• Used to working collaboratively within a team to accomplish joint goals.
• Customer and service centric approach to systems delivery.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities and still meet business deadlines.
• Enthusiastic and adaptable with a practical approach to delivering real value to the business.
• Previous exposure to business intelligence and reporting solutions (desirable)
• Experience of working in a global business with good cultural awareness (desirable).
• Language skills advantageous.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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 Transport Administrator to work in a truly global environment to expand your customer service skills and become a part of the agricultural industry which is a vital part of the UK food chain. The role provides long term development potential for someone eager to demonstrate their skills and experience in the fast-paced agricultural soft commodities environment.

ED&F Man Liquid Products Division is the leading global supplier in molasses, molasses blends and related liquid products as well as dry products for (mainly) the animal feed industry. We are a pioneer as well as a trader in liquid agricultural by-and- co-products. We offer expertise in animal nutrition and feed dispense technology to farmers. We work closely with manufacturers, such as rum and yeast producers, to provide quality products from sustainable sources. Our capability includes sourcing, shipping, storage and distribution of molasses, molasses blends and other sugar co-products, as well as vegetable and fish oils.

We are part of ED&F Man Commodities, a world leading trader of agricultural products including coffee, sugar, molasses and animal feed.

Key Accountabilities

• Customer service and administration.
• Processing orders and setting up contracts providing attention to detail and ensuring accuracy.
• Liaising with farmers, merchants, drivers, and colleagues at various sites.
• Managing IBC orders and stocks across various terminals.
• Providing support to area commercial manager.
• Organizing transport, including price negotiations
• Checking invoices.
• Dealing with last minute changes and queries calmly and efficiently.
• Creating reports within our dedicated system.
• General office duties.

Skills and Experience

• Flexible and adaptable; you must be eager to experience different working environments and able to adjust quickly, as well as being keen to take on new challenges.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to work within tight deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Pro-active and able to set priorities and follow through to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively build strong working relationships with others and provide them with your support and/or leadership.
• Determined, resilient and eager to join our business.
• High level of integrity, flexibility, ability to work under pressure and self-reflection.
• Be someone that the rest of our small team can rely on and work with comfortably.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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 in the UK

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as a Treasury Analyst to work in a truly global environment reporting to Treasury Manager. The Treasury Analyst will form part of the treasury operations department and help oversee and execute daily treasury activities, perform month-end duties, and monitor daily controls. The treasury team is part of group treasury which is based across London and Amsterdam. This role has great growth opportunities as the team is in the transition and working on automating currently manual processes.

Business Overview

Established in 1783, ED&F Man is an employee-owned 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 pulses. 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

• Providing front line customer service to internal clients and banks, answering queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Intra-day cash management for group treasury.
• Cash forecasting for the group, daily cash management reporting.
• Bank account administration and maintenance.
• Manage internal and external loans and bank fees.
• Performing corporate treasury activities such as;
  • Process payments using online banking systems.
  • Funding.
  • FX and debt settlements.
  • Record treasury transactions in treasury management system (Kyriba).
• FX hedging execution using FXall – arrange spot, forward and swap trades, in line with the group treasury policy.
• Assist with the resolution of payment, loan and FX discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end reporting on treasury transactions and intercompany balances.
• Assist in system developments (Kyriba and TPS).
• Systems used include: FXall (electronic trading platform), Kyriba (treasury management system), TPS (in-house treasury payment system) and banking platforms.

Skills and Experience

The post-holder will need a high level of attention to detail and the flexibility to perform a wide variety of tasks in the broader treasury department.  The post-holder will also need to have a strong customer focus, be adaptable to change and be able to proactively work with the team.

Essential:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business economics, accounting, or finance.
• Experience in accounting or treasury.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Continuous improvement mind-set.

Desirable:

• An understanding of treasury accounting principles.
• Experience with Interacting with multiple business units around the world
• Knowledge of interest rate, foreign exchange, commodity and derivatives markets and risks.
• Experience using Kyriba and FXall is advantageous.

As an ever-friendly reminder: Researchers have found that men apply to roles when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Women and other underrepresented groups tend to apply only when they check every box. If you are interested, but don’t feel like you meet every single point on the job description, please still 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.