Senior Invoice to Pay Business Partner

Location 

Montevideo, Uruguay.

We make a difference 

Be part of the Finance team giving support to the area. Through the values: ​​Passion for Customers, How Matters and Determined Execution you will live and experience a critical role for our business.

The Senior Invoice to Pay (I2P) Business Partner role is key to ensuring a seamless I2P service delivery for our internal and external stakeholders, enhancing end-user experience (business and finance functions and vendors), by acting as a link between the operation and the stakeholders.

This role can be further detailed into the following key objectives, but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Leadership: Coach, develop and coordinate colleagues. Lead by example, demonstrating a commitment to the organization’s values and objectives. Actively participate in center-related and companywide initiatives and encourage team involvement. Act as a backup representative for the Regional Lead during absence ensuring seamless continuity of business partnering activities and decision making.
• Projects / Continuous Improvement: To actively pursue and drive / support continuous improvement in I2P processes, users’ behaviors and KPIs to drive effectiveness & efficiency. Provide support / lead specific strategic, I2P portfolio and/or LTO (license to operate) projects
• Stakeholder management:  To effectively identify, analyse, and prioritize stakeholder  needs and manage expectations to ensure strategic alignment and project success. To foster positive relationships through transparent communication, proactive engagement, and continuous feedback loops to mitigate risks and enhance stakeholder satisfaction.
• KPIs: To ensure stringent focus & control on payments KPIs (compliance, correctness & timeliness) by providing support, guidance and resolution to relevant teams involved. Develop and implement ways to improve KPI outcomes, including process optimization and error reduction initiatives. Provide guidance and support to I2P Operations teams to address and resolve issues impacting KPI performance.
• Compliance: Ensure that the Standard Operating Procedures (SPDs) are followed and aligned with the current regulatory requirements; regularly review and update country Business Operating Procedures (BOPs) and actively work on eliminating process exceptions. Implement corrective actions and enhancements to maintain compliance across all I2P processes.
• Knowledge Development: Create and maintain an accessible knowledge base for I2P processes and systems. Organize training sessions and knowledge sharing activities to enhance the expertise of the I2P users and end-users

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting.  From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. 

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves.

It is indispensable for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Advanced verbal and written English skills.
• SAP knowledge; Invoice Automation like VIM preferred
• Can do attitude, able to work independently with minimal direction/supervision.
• Comfort in working in a global business environment that is undergoing process and technology changes.
• Relevant experience in finance and /or finance operations, preferably in sizeable companies or mulltinational environments.
• Experience in managing change, implementing new procedures, and re-engineering processes.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills, able to communicate effectively within various levels within the organization.

Be part of the Syngenta Experience

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Dynamic and international environment
• Modern office environment and collaboration tools
• Forward thinking policies (e.g. remote working, career breaks)
• Support personal development in a diverse and inclusive environment

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment.

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability

* This position will not provide relocation support.

*This position will require immediate availability.

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life