Lead Syngenta Core Finance Operations

What is unique or interesting about this role?

• Exposure to work with Cross functional team P&S/Finance/Commercial/IT
• Exposure to work with different senior stakeholders.

What is the purpose of the role?

• Finance Operations (FO) teams play pivotal role in this major transformation, representing in Regional cross functional project team the FO to deliver Syngenta CORE Finance
• Enabling discussions on key deliverable within Finance Operations
• Key stakeholder management
• Cross functional collaboration to ensure project deliverables are met in time.
• Identifying risk and mitigation plan

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

• Accountable for the Finance Region Transition and Transformation delivery, including countries 
• Secure required regional and countries resources are available considering the BF lead support for the BF Organization; accountable for resource mobilization for all project’s phases, from Fin Ops and BF teams.
• Lead the Regional Finance PMG
• Accountable for the Transformation and Communication in the region and countries and Finance operation
• Partner with the Regional Finance Operations Head, to manage risks and issues related to Operations and escalation to the Finance Ops LT meeting 
• Interact with Finance regional BF Leads and provide them support as needed  
• Interact with the other Regional project Leads (P&S, IT, OCM, etc.) to assure cross stream integration 
• Represent Finance in the Cross Stream Regional Forums
• Accountable for managing risks and issues at regional and country levels and escalate them to the Global Finance Function Lead as needed.

Key skills / Essentials

Essential:

• Understanding of Finance and business controlling processes. 5-7 years of experience
• Project management experience. Must have been part of major transformation projects
• Able to handle pressure and adhere to strict deadlines with the ability to perform effectively in and out time pressure
• Collaborative skills
• Good planning and time management skills
• Strong team player in a multicultural environment
• Finance process knowledge

Minimum education and critical knowledge required for the job

• MBA / CA / CWA
• High degree of literacy on project management principles
• Basic and sound knowledge of accounting and reporting processes
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to quickly achieve results without compromising accuracy