CP Commercial Finance Lead UKI & BNL

Company Description Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision-making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.  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.

  Job Description We are looking for a CP Commercial Finance Lead UKI & BNL to be a trusted business partner to our the Head of Finance West and support both UK/Ireland and Be Ne Lux  Leadership Team, providing financial guidance and leadership within UK/Ireland & Be Ne Lux , collaborating with cross-functional teams, effectively communicating complex financial information and driving business growth through data-driven insights.  

The role ensures financial stewardship of the business while driving simplifications, digitalization and data-driven decisions. What you'll do:

Business Partnering Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making and drive business performance   Support Head of Finance with the evaluation of commercial opportunities, business model innovation (e.g., GTMs), and transformation initiatives through robust financial analysis and scenario planning. Identify, influence and implement process improvements and best practices that could impact cross-functional teams to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.

Planning & Performance Management Deliver Sales / GP E2E performance insights  Own the end-to-end forecasting and budgeting processes: develop and maintain financial models, challenges business assumptions and stakeholders, provide clear analysis and commentary, and take hands-on responsibility for submitting LP and Budget figures in Syngentas dedicated systems and interfaces.  Monitor and analyze key financial metrics and performance indicators (e.g., monthly sales delivery tracking, customer / grower profitability trends), providing recommendations for improvement and areas of opportunities through accurate reporting, advanced analytics, and forward-looking insights.  

Commercial & Financial Performance Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports, including variance analysis and commentary to senior leadership and stakeholders, included but not limited to Pre-SOP & SOP and preparation of BPR.  Collaborate with Sales and Commercial Excellence & Customer Strategy team to develop pricing strategies, assess rebates management, deep-dive into GTM models and commercial terms, and analyze the financial impact of new product launches or other commercial / pricing initiatives.

Support the analysis of trade-off decisions aimed at prioritizing resource allocation to ensure optimal returns on commercial / portfolio investment.  Stay up-to-date on industry trends and market conditions to inform financial strategies and decision-making.  Cash, Working Capital & Risk Management Support the cash generation, working capital optimization, and balance sheet performance.
Contribute to the commercial decisions and overall business performance through analysis of customer terms, inventory trends, credit exposure and commercial policies Controllership &…