Finance Head East Seeds Field Crops

Job Description

Join Syngenta’s Seeds Finance team and help shape the financial performance and strategic direction of our Eastern European business (CU Ukraine, CU Black Sea, CU Danube).

You’ll be a key member of the Seeds FC finance leadership team, responsible for the financial performance, governance, and strategic direction of the Seeds FC business. The role acts as a strategic partner to Eastern Europe CU Leads and business stakeholders, driving profitable growth, cash generation, financial discipline, and effective resource allocation.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategic Business Partnering
   Partner with the CU Leads and key business stakeholders on business strategy, growth opportunities, portfolio decisions, investments, pricing, and resource allocation. Provide financial insight and constructive challenges to improve business decisions and long-term value creation.
• Planning & Performance Management
   Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance reviews. Provide clear visibility of revenue, margins, EBITDA, cash flow, and business risks, considering crop seasonality, market dynamics, commodity conditions, FX, and competitive developments.
• Commercial & Financial Performance
   Partner with Sales and Marketing to drive profitable growth through effective pricing, product/customer profitability, commercial policies (discounts, rebates, and channel management). Maintain strong visibility of sell-in, sell-out, and distributor inventory.
• Cash, Working Capital & Risk
  Drive cash generation through disciplined management of receivables, customer credit, inventory, and payment terms.
• Controllership & Governance
   Ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards, and appropriate governance over commercial programs, provisions, revenue recognition, and inventory valuation.
• Leadership & Transformation
  Lead and develop a high-performing Finance organization and promote stronger financial capabilities across the business. Drive simplification, automation, data quality, and effective use of digital tools to improve decision-making and productivity.

Qualifications and required experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance
• Extensive experience in finance roles with the capability to drive financial results in periods of uncertainty
• Demonstrated ability to lead diversified teams in the matrix organization and managing multiple stakeholders in the complex environment
• Critical decision making and sound forward looking risk analysis including impacts and adequate risk management
• Deep knowledge of Agricultural business and industry drivers and commercial issues.
• Strong leadership capabilities with pragmatic and solution-oriented continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information

This role can be based in multiple Syngenta sites within Eastern Europe.

What We Offer

• An environment where every voice matters, professional growth is encouraged, and work-life balance is prioritized.
• Comprehensive benefits package tailored to your location along with learning and development opportunities, wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and additional benefits in accordance with local practices.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Company Description

At Syngenta Group, we're a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year legacy of agricultural excellence. As the world's most local agricultural technology partner, we create tailor-made solutions that transform farming while protecting our planet, driven by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diverse perspectives, we pioneer breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our worldwide teams of agricultural pioneers in creating a more resilient and equitable food system for all.