Junior Finance Business Partner

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. 

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.  

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. 

At Syngenta, our mission is to create a collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, delivering high-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that help farmers succeed. To support this goal, Syngenta’s NA Seeds Commercial Operations Finance team is looking for a detail-oriented and efficient Junior Finance Business Partner to provide essential finance support to stakeholders and their organizations through collaborative business partnerships, financial analysis, planning, and analytics. This role will contribute to the company’s overall financial health and strategic alignment by conducting in-depth financial modeling, offering critical insights, and enabling informed decisions by senior leadership.

Accountabilities:

• Financial Modeling & Analysis - Develop and maintain basic financial models and reports using Excel. Learn to apply financial modeling techniques under supervision that support business cases for function stakeholders.
• Support Financial Reporting & Analysis - Assist in preparing monthly/quarterly financial reports, focusing on data accuracy and validation of sales performance, gross profit and working capital. Support variance analysis, identifying and explaining key deviations from budget/forecast.
• Business Partnering & Collaboration - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, primarily providing support to senior business partners in meetings and presentations. Prepare materials for financial reviews, provide actionable insights, and assist in stakeholder management.
• Support Budgeting & Forecasting - Assist in the annual budget preparation and periodic forecasting processes, primarily by gathering and organizing data. Support scenario analysis and sensitivity modeling under the guidance of senior team members.
• Process Improvement & Financial Controls - Support the implementation of new financial tools and systems. Assist in maintaining process documentation and standard operating procedures. Participate in cross-functional improvement initiatives, focusing on data accuracy and efficiency.
• Professional Development - Actively seek feedback and implement improvements to financial reporting, analysis capabilities, and supporting tools. Build technical and soft skills through training and practical application. Stay current with relevant accounting standards and financial practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) may be preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related field, preferably within the agriculture or related industry.
• 3+ years’ experience in financial reporting, modeling, and business partnering in a corporate setting required
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SAC, financial modeling software, SAP, Qlik, PowerBI)
• Sound understanding of key financial concepts, solid theoretical background in finance and accounting
• Ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams
•  Independent problem-solving
• Ability to simplify complex information
• Thrives in a complex, matrixed organization; stress-resilient
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management
• Strong prioritization skills and adapts quickly to change
• Focus on innovation, improvement, and efficiency

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship from Syngenta  
• 10% Travel Required

What We Offer:

A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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