Accountabilities

Lead finance Function in Middle East (including Egypt)Playing a key-role in ensuring the functioning of the operating model, transformation of Finance function and its continuous improvementWorking across boundaries leveraging the One Finance concept to provide seamless business supportAs member of Board of Director take accountability and ownership for financial matters of the legal entity/entities in the country. Depending on size of entity some BOD activities could be delegated to other senior Finance member of the team.Ensure seamless engagement and interaction with commercial, corporate and finance communities and stakeholdersLead financial processes across P&L scope connecting with various stakeholdersP&L and WC managementLatest Outlook and Risks & Opportunities managementCoordinate planning cycle: sales and GP forecast, S&OP preparationLead the annual budget preparation processSupport the 5YP preparation and strategy co-creation with BU FI Head and BusinessGeopolitical Risk ManagementMonitor and assess geopolitical risks impacting financial operationsDevelop contingency plans for various geopolitical scenariosEnsure compliance with international sanctions and regulationsMaintain relationships with key banking partners and regulatory bodiesTreasury and Cash Flow ManagementSecure and maintain multiple banking routes for cash movementsImplement robust cash flow forecasting and monitoring systemsEnsure business continuity through effective liquidity managementOptimize working capital in challenging market conditionsCo-create and review commercial terms and policies (price model, i.e. discounts / rebates / incentive plans), contracts, support of commercial processes (e.g. Battle Plans, in-season commercial terms tactics) and new business models (financial consideration and frameworks for strategic business projects)Actively shape and improve the key business finance processesFlexibly allocate time to coordinate, lead or support as appropriate strategic initiatives in the BA (GTM review, FiSo structuring and implementation, New business models implementation, collaborations).Leverage our technology platforms to provide business insights and promote the use of our platforms within the businessEnsuring effective resource prioritisation based on sound risk-based cost and benefit analysisTo ensure governance models are working and related processes are fully compliant with group and local policies / regulations (participation in Board of Directors, Finance Leadership Team, Compliance Committee & Legal Entity leadership Team and any other relevant forum)Ensure statutory & tax reporting obligations are in line with relevant laws & regulationsProvide management with sound risk-based analysis on potential impacts, implications and propose potential ways to mitigate risks on key changes regarding business, regulations or tax procedure law impacting financeAdvice Business on Tax compliant business practicesAttract, develop, and retain the right finance capabilities in the Finance function
Company Description

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Qualifications

Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges

Proven experience in managing financial operations in geopolitically complex regionsDriving use of risk management, financial modelling tools & techniques.Strong understanding of international banking systems and treasury operationsTrack record of maintaining business continuity during market disruptionsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsDeep knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk managementStrategic thinking with strong business acumenProactive, Solution driven, Collaboration and agility mindsetPeople management and leadership

 

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

 

Critical knowledge

 

Sound knowledge of business and industry drivers and commercial issuesEffective finance management of a business with full P&L responsibilityBest practices for the of annual budgets, latest estimates, and financial planningFinancial tools or principles of NPV, risk analysis, and value creationStrong understanding of international banking systems and treasury operationsUnderstanding of risk mitigation tools in the countryStrong GAAP/IFRS knowledgeGood understanding of legal entity governance frameworkGood understanding of Laws & regulations

Critical experience

 

A finance professional with 10-15 years of experience in different areas of business finance and controlling.Experience in managing financial operations in geopolitically complex regionsExperience in working with cross functional teams and ability to work with all levels of the organisation.Experience in influencing key stakeholders towards adopting and aligning to relevant procedures and tools.Exposure to commercial operationsExperience in working with multi-cultural and virtual teams; coordination of work of others without direct reporting line.

 

Critical technical, professional, and personal capabilities

Wide knowledge of finance (financial analysis, investment analysis, valuation analysis, risk management cashflow, treasury/banking budgeting / planning and taxation).Influencing, teamwork skillsSuccessfully communicate ideas that proactively challenge business.High focus and energy with a pragmatic mind set and solution-oriented approach.Strong collaboration mindset and ability to work in matrix organisation.Technology savvy, drive for digitalisation

Critical leadership capabilities

 

Strategic Agility: Navigate complexity and ambiguity with confidenceDecisive Risk Management: Exercise sound judgment in complex scenariosCustomer management: ability to interact and influence at different levels within the organization.Insight generation: brings forward looking mindset to business, generate insights and identify financial impacts.Change Leadership