Role Purpose
- Performing Financial Planning & Analysis activities for Business Area East and Southern Africa.
- Be a trusted partner to the CP Commercial Finance Lead EASA and Finance BP EASA to provide insightful analysis and recommendations on the respective financials.
- Driving improvements and technology adaptations in Financial Planning & Analysis processes and contribution to regional Continuous Improvement agenda.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities
Critical Knowledge
- Bachelor/Master/Business School in Economics or Finance.
- Understanding of IFRS accounting, budgeting, forecasting and planning processes.
- Excel & SAP knowledge are a must, business intelligence systems an advantage.
- Understanding of Syngenta business, processes and industry drivers.
Critical Experience
- 2+ years in Finance and Controlling is a must.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
- Analytical skills.
- Financial and accounting acumen.
- Communication and presentation skills.
- English is a must, other languages are a plus.
- Ability to prioritise, especially to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as within (cross-) functional teams.
- High focus and energy, with a pragmatic mindset and solution-oriented approach.
Critical success factors & key challenges
- Ability to apply professional knowledge of accounting and financial reporting in supporting the business
- Ability to handle multiple stakeholders, priorities and deadlines
- Working in virtual teams
- Sound professional judgement and effective influencing skills