Job Description

Company DescriptionSyngenta Group is one of the worlds leading sustainable agriculture innovation companies, with roots going back more than 250 years. Our 53,000 people across more than 100 countries strive every day to transform agriculture through tailor-made solutions for the benefit of farmers, society and our planet - making us the worlds most local agricultural technology and innovation partner.Syngenta Group is committed to operating at the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This is a commitment that we are making to investors, customers, society and employees. Syngenta Group is also committed to maintaining a workplace environment free from discrimination and harassment.What is unique or interesting about this job?

• This senior leadership role is responsible for Accounting to Reporting Operations for AMEA and China Region with the goal of delivering best-in-class business experience, with efficient service to stakeholders.
• The incumbent will drive efficiency within the Finance Operations model while collaborating and supporting Regional Finance Teams and alongside manage the overall governance framework (ICF, Audits, SODs)
• Apply our Global standard model to transaction processing, whilst getting exposure to different country legal/tax requirements.
• Opportunity to support implementation & learn change management as Syngenta roll out their digital solutions across ATR to enable Fast Close.

What is the purpose of the job?

• Deliver finance operations activities in line with Global Syngenta Process Documents (SPD), Finance Target Operating Model (TOM), other applicable corporate policies and procedures.
• Direct, lead and drive operations & ensure alignment with ATR Operations Strategy.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve process productivity.
• Challenge the status quo and make fact-based recommendations to drive process improvements and defines best in class process solutions.
• Coach, direct & lead ATR operations managers at Syngenta Global Finance operations. Span of control ~35 team members.
• Embed continuous improvement & data driven decision culture.
• Establish governance process to create appropriate mitigation strategies for operational risks.

What are the main activities the person in the job is responsible for?

• Oversee the successful and timely delivery of (month-end close) activities for ATR operations.
• Support the resolution of critical global service and reporting issues and challenges, ensuring appropriate engagement of organizational leadership and escalate if needed.
• Facilitate engagement with and manage a wide range of stakeholders in different countries, functions and time zones to support month end, project and team deliverables.
• Support AMEA & CN unit, ATR and center wide Finance Projects /other initiatives.
• Ensure effective and sustainable implementation of Internal Control Frameworks (ICF)
• Represent Syngenta and support the internal and external audit (KPMG)

• Monitor effective delivering of Syngenta Global, ATR and Finance Operations targets and internal and external benchmarks.
• Provide input and support on multiple tactical process and technology initiatives with the view to realize the longer-term overall vision of Accounting to Reporting.
• Initiate and lead innovation, continuous improvement, and proof-of-concept initiatives to continually improve performance or address emerging/unmet customer needs.
• Support the change management strategy to effectively implement new technologies, new ways of working and standardized processes.

• Support effective and efficient team delivery with good planning and coordination skills.
• Set clear priorities for team members, manage performance and drive people agenda in close collaboration with the Country Finance.
• Roll out a Capability Framework and IDPs to leverage the essential capabilities in the organization to sustain the delivery of operational excellence, a high continuous improvement mindset as well as continuous development of team members.
• Conceive and implement strategy for proactive attrition management, talent retention & development, upskilling, cross training, process risk assessment & mitigations.

Functional or Leadership Competency related specifically to this job.Collaboration: Collaborate with Global ATR operation, Regional ATR, FP&A teams and P&S teams, Digital finance, Process Governance, financial compliance to deliver best in class business service. Speak-up proactively during discussions and influence team thinking, establishing strong relationships to ensure they feel valued and appreciated and have a sense of belonging.Technology Awareness: Strong Digital Awareness and IT Innovation skillset to understand new technologies and drive the solutions for ATR improvements. Leverages agile way of work and bring new and innovative ways to operate, adding more value to businessChange Management: Be an advocate for the change, communicates consistently and transparently regarding changes that impact team members, encourages openness and cooperation with others which establishes trust and mutual respect.Resilience & Persistence: Demonstrates determination in achieving objectives in the face of a challenge and deals with stressful situations with composure and professionalism. Encourages others to stick with a problem until it is solved.Judgment: Analyzes information, guidelines, and requirements from different sources to evaluate alternatives and make effective judgments. Draws accurate, useful conclusions from financial, business, and quantitative information. Makes timely and sound decisions on everyday issues and problems by applying accurate logic, appropriate knowledge, expertise, and common sense.QualificationsQualification / Experience

• Degree in Finance or accounting. A professional qualification like CA or MBA will be a plus.

15+ years of relevant experience in the Finance process with a focus on the Global Accounting to report domain and an excellent understanding of shared services setup and delivery and process transformationAdditional InformationNote: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.To learn more visit: andFollow us on: Twitter & LinkedIn

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