P&S Finance Vegetables America

About Syngenta Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities , Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram & X . At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Finance Business Partnering team is seeking a P&S Finance Vegetables America in Montevideo, Uruguay. As P&S Finance Lead for Americas Vegetables, you will be the primary finance business partner for the regional P&S organization, covering field production, plant operations, quality control, and distribution. You will own month-end close, management reporting, budgeting, standard costing, and forecasting, while guiding the Americas Financial Analyst (India, dotted line). You will also represent P&S Finance on the Global Quality Control Leadership Team, bringing Americas insights into global strategic discussions. Digital fluency is essential, including active use of AI tools, data visualization, and predictive analytics. Accountabilities Own finance for Americas Vegetables P&S operations, including field production, tolling, distribution, quality control, and plant operations. Lead month-end close, ensuring accurate accruals, cost allocations, and timely sign-off. Drive monthly reporting and forecasting, explaining variances, risks, opportunities, and full-year outlooks with the Americas P&S LT’s. Lead budgeting and standard costing, coordinating with business managers and providing guidance on cost targets. Support internal audits, remediation actions, controls, and the Americas P&S Delegation of Authority matrix. Lead process and system improvements and provide ad-hoc analysis to support timely, robust business decisions. Facilitate cross-regional collaboration with Americas, APAC, and India to benchmark performance and support consistent decisions. Continuously improve the Americas P&S finance support model, including processes, governance, reporting, and ways of working. Lead, guide, and develop the Americas Financial Analyst through clear priorities, quality review, feedback, and capability building. Drive adoption of AI tools, data visualization, and predictive analytics across Americas P&S Finance. Partner with the Americas Financial Analyst to automate recurring reporting and increase analytical value. Required Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration. 10+ years of finance experience, preferably in agricultural, production, or supply chain environments. Senior finance business partnering experience with regional leadership teams, including month-end, budgeting, standard costing, and forecasting ownership. Experience leading and developing finance analysts, including virtual or dotted-line relationships. Experience contributing to cross-regional or global functional leadership discussions. Strong understanding of standard costing, COGS, inventory management, CAPEX appraisal, and governance frameworks. Hands-on experience with BI/data visualization tools, SAP, and MS Office; predictive analytics is an advantage. Ability to manage stakeholders across Globe. 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. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. Important: 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. Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability *This position will not provide relocation support. *This position will require immediate availability. Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. #LI-Hybrid