Finance Business Partner & FP&A Manager

Role Purpose

• Work with functions in annual budgeting exercise, periodic monitoring of performance against budget and prior year.
• Monthly sales reporting, including sales rebates, and credit management.
• Prepare a business case for Projects, Capex, commercial and sales policies, review of financial terms for contracts, and post analysis.
• Setting Franchisee targets (Vol/Value/Product wise) and designing of YEI structure.
• Engagement with commercial team for Sales analysis RM/ZM wise and product profitability.
• Prepare costing/feasibility for NPIs.
• Preparation of monthly reports for SFRM, Pre-SOP, and SOP.
• Identify areas for bringing cost efficiencies and implement projects.
• Perform Financial Planning and analysis and support the decision-making processes.
• Develop and share reports for the business to increase financial vigilance and transparency of information.
• Perform product profitability analysis to support selling prices and transfer pricing decisions.

Accountabilities:

• Advises CLT on the financial impact of strategic and day-to-day business decisions and proposes actions to improve performance.
• Co-ordinates preparation of business plan ensuring realism and consistency based on thorough assessments of economics, products, opportunities and resources.
• Ensures that the business assets are safeguarded by the development/effective operation of internal controls and financial compliance.
• Ensures management of an effective cash planning, management and monitoring system
• Meets the requirements of the company concerning external regulatory bodies for the provision of financial information both at a local and international level
• Represents the business on financial matters internally and with external bodies e.g. Auditors and tax authorities to meet statutory/legal needs.
• Lead continual development of finance function and team to meet emerging challenges and changes.

• MBA (Finance)/ACCA/CMA/ACA with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role, preferably in a multi-national organization.
• Hands on experience on SAP.
• An accountancy qualification or a relevant business degree A sound understanding of financial processes and risks in a large organisation
• A sound understanding of important business performance measurements
• A sound knowledge and understanding of business strategy

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture