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.
Job DescriptionAbout the Role:
We're seeking an experienced Business Consultant to join Syngenta, where you'll design, deliver, and deploy innovative solutions that transform how we operate globally. This is a multi-functional role offering end-to-end involvement from concept to deployment, working at the intersection of finance,technology, and business transformation.
What You'll Do
Design & Deliver Solutions
- Lead end-to-end solution design and delivery for small and large business requirements aligned with Syngenta's GSM standards
- Drive fit-gap sessions with business stakeholders, researching processes and gathering requirements
- Prepare comprehensive Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and review solution designs
- Collaborate with our System Implementation partners and Application Support teams to ensure successful delivery
Manage Stakeholders & Integration
- Act as the bridge between Business users, IS organization, Business Architecture, and crosstower teams
- Manage cross-functional integration points across Production & Supply, Sales & Distribution, MDM, and Data & Information teams
- Review and approve key deliverables including Solution Design Documents, FRS, and Testing plans
Lead Implementation & Support
- Provide steady-state support for small change delivery
- Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and training for business users
- Track and resolve hypercare issues post-deployment
- Work with cutting-edge technologies.
What You'll Bring
Essential Experience
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in Finance and Procurement processes including:
- Invoice-to-Pay (I2P), Order-to-Cash (OTC)
- Accounts Payable & Receivable, General Ledger
- Internal & External Reporting, Treasury
- Costing, FP&A, Asset Accounting, Profit Centre Accounting
- Materials Management & Procurement
Technical Expertise
- Proven SAP Finance, Controlling, and Procurement implementation experience
- Strong understanding of SAP module integration (FI, CO, MM with other modules)
- Experience writing Functional Specifications for ABAP objects (Reports, Interfaces,
- Enhancements, Forms, Workflows)
- Deep knowledge of end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle
Leadership & Initiative
- Demonstrated success leading Automation projects
- Ability to take initiative and drive projects independently
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
CA (Chartered Accountant) or MBA in Finance required
Additional InformationSyngenta 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.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in finance and procurement processes
- Experience with Invoice-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash processes
- Experience with Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger
- Experience with internal and external reporting and treasury
- Experience with costing, FP&A, asset accounting, and profit centre accounting
- Experience with materials management and procurement
- SAP Finance, Controlling, and Procurement implementation experience
- Strong understanding of SAP FI, CO, and MM integration with other modules
- Experience writing functional specifications for ABAP reports, interfaces, enhancements, forms, and workflows
- Deep knowledge of the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle
- Successful leadership of automation projects
- Ability to take initiative and drive projects independently
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
- Chartered Accountant qualification or MBA in Finance
What We Do
Syngenta Group is a leading global agricultural technology (AgTech) company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. With over 50,000 employees across more than 90 countries, it provides farmers with innovative technology and expertise to increase productivity and ensure the growth of healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. The company is a world market leader in sustainable agriculture, offering a diverse portfolio of seeds and crop protection solutions.
