Head of Performance Management and Controlling Operating Assets Division

Main Purpose:

We are looking for a senior performance management leader to build, coordinate, and lead the full performance reporting cadence for the Operating Asset Division (OAD), including the development of advanced analytics, integrated reporting frameworks, and financial metrics that reflect both asset performance and strategic potential. The role will work closely with asset teams, Group Finance, Executive Reporting, and the broader Trafigura Group to provide a consolidated and forward-looking view of asset value, capital allocation efficiency, and portfolio resilience.
The Operating Asset Division is responsible for creating value from both existing and new assets in service of the Trading Divisions. The Division aims to optimise the use of capital, generate sustainable growth and cash returns, and build a structurally resilient portfolio.
In this context, the Head of Performance Management & Reporting will play a pivotal role in integrating financial, trading, risk, and operational data into a single source of truth, enabling transparency and data-driven decisions. This role will also co-lead the division’s digitalisation efforts and functional efficiency programs, and will work closely with business leaders and the strategy function to shape capital forecasting and strategic planning across the portfolio.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 15+ years of experience in senior FP&A or performance management roles, ideally within commodity assets, energy, industrials, or trading-linked organisations

• Demonstrated leadership in driving performance reporting cycles and financial planning processes across complex, asset-heavy portfolios

• Strong understanding of the asset lifecycle, from ideation to decommissioning, and of financial liability and risk exposure management

• Proven experience managing offshoring or nearshoring teams, from ramp-up through to stable process delivery

• Hands-on experience leading digitalisation initiatives with a focus on data-driven reporting and automation (rather than application-led transformation)

• Familiarity with Dutch GAAP and IFRS 9 (particularly derivative accounting) is highly desirable

• Strong business partnering skills and the ability to operate at senior stakeholder level across Finance, Strategy, Risk, and Trading functions

• Able to build integrated financial views and performance narratives that inform executive decisions and portfolio strategy

Key Responsibilities

Establish & Lead Performance Management Cadence

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles across sub-portfolios, integrating budget vs actuals, staircase promise, and asset potential.

• Deliver portfolio-level insights and summary packs for OAD Leadership and Group Executive stakeholders.

• Implement advanced metrics such as “Gap to Current/Ultimate Potential” and “Money Left on the Table.”

• Develop and implement a framework for cost and P&L allocation to Trading Divisions in partnership with Group Executive Reporting, Cost Controlling, and Divisional FP&A teams.

• Differentiate performance metrics and reporting for yield-generating vs. growth-focused assets.

• Provide ad-hoc strategic analysis as required by OAD LT, Divisional Heads, or ExCom.

Integrated Reporting & Analytics

• Consolidate financial, trading, treasury, CHESS, and risk data into a unified view of asset performance and exposure

• Partner with Group Accounting, Deal Desk, Risk, and Treasury to define and align reporting definitions and framework

• Collaborate with Strategy & Planning to develop forward-looking capital forecasts, portfolio overlays, and scenarios

• Lead analyst and business intelligence teams to evolve reporting and analytics tools that enable performance insight and strategic action

Drive Digitalisation & Reporting Automation

• Act as finance lead for digital reporting transformation across OAD and affiliated assets

• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable, standardized, and automated reporting tools

• Serve as intermediary between business leads and the digital team to ensure delivery of integrated, user-friendly reporting solutions

Functional Efficiency & Benchmarking

• Co-lead OAD’s Functional Excellence Program

• Identify cross-asset synergies and benchmark functional cost efficiency

• Drive closure of cost and performance gaps relative to best-in-class standards.

Competencies

Technical & Analytical Proficiency

• Strong command of performance management frameworks, financial planning cycles, and business analytics across complex asset portfolios

• Expertise in integrating financial, operational, trading, and risk data into cohesive performance dashboards and decision-making tools

• Deep understanding of cost allocation methodologies, capital forecasting, and scenario planning for asset-heavy environments

• Proficient in business intelligence platforms and data visualization tools; able to define and deliver digital reporting solutions at scale

• Solid grounding in accounting and reporting standards, including Dutch GAAP and IFRS 9

• Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative business discipline

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to translate complex financial and operational data into clear, actionable insights

• Comfortable presenting to Executive Committees, Divisional Heads, and Group Finance stakeholders in high-stakes settings

• Proven ability to align cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. Trading, Strategy, Risk, Group Finance, and Digital teams) around a unified performance agenda

• Skilled at navigating matrixed organisations and influencing decision-making across business lines without direct authority

• Strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative mindset and ability to build trust across diverse teams and geographies

Execution & Organizational Capabilities

• Highly organized and structured in approach, with the ability to manage complex reporting cycles and cross-functional initiatives across multiple geographies

• Demonstrates strong ownership, initiative, and sound judgment in managing competing priorities and delivering under tight deadlines

• Comfortable operating in high-pressure environments with evolving expectations and limited guidance

• Strong team orientation with a collaborative mindset; able to mobilize and coordinate diverse functional contributors toward shared goals

• Track record of delivering high-quality outcomes while balancing strategic focus with operational execution

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to travel frequently to Geneva (initially weekly, later bi-weekly), with occasional travel to other group or asset locations as needed

• Fluent in written and spoken English; able to communicate effectively with both technical and executive audiences

• Additional fluency in French or Spanish is an advantage, given the geographic footprint of the asset portfolio

• High degree of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive financial and performance data

• Eligibility to work in the EU or UK, with a primary base in either Amsterdam, London or Geneva

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Key Relationships

• OAD Leadership Team – for portfolio oversight, performance review, and capital planning

• Group Finance and Executive Reporting – to ensure consistency, transparency, and alignment of financial reporting across the Group

• Trading Divisions – for cost allocation, divisional performance evaluation, and integration of trading data into asset reporting

• Strategy & Planning – to support capital forecasting, scenario modelling, and long-term portfolio development

• Digital & Business Intelligence Teams – for the design and delivery of automated, scalable reporting tools

• Risk, Treasury, Accounting, and Deal Desk – to integrate risk and financial exposure into a full view of asset performance

• Other Corporate Functions (e.g. Legal, Tax, CHESS, Corporate Affairs, HR) – for cross-functional coordination and compliance with internal standards

Reporting Structure

• Reporting directly to the CFO, Operating Asset Division

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.