Global Vegetables Portfolio Finance Business Partner

Company Description

Syngenta is a leading developer and producer of seeds. We bring farmers stronger, more vigorous, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. 

Job Description

Global Vegetables Portfolio Finance Business Partner

• Business Unit:             Vegetables Seeds - Finance                
• Locations:                    Europe (preferred Enkhuizen, NL)

Into action

Step into a role where finance meets strategy. As our Global Vegetables Portfolio Finance Business Partner, you'll be the trusted advisor to our Global Product Strategy Leadership teams, driving critical decisions that shape our portfolio's future. Your financial expertise will fuel strategic initiatives—from investment cases to growth opportunities—maximizing value creation across our global vegetable seeds business.

You'll bring an end-to-end mindset, deep crop portfolio insights, and cross-functional collaboration skills to navigate complex business landscapes and deliver results that matter.

The challenge

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with Global Product Strategy Leadership as their go-to finance expert on strategic and day-to-day financial matters
• Drive holistic portfolio and pipeline decisions that unlock future value
• Lead processes across and beyond P&L scope, connecting stakeholders across global teams

Influence & Innovation

• Challenge conventional thinking to drive productivity and portfolio optimization
• Generate forward-looking insights that shape business direction
• Build bridges across finance teams to align best practices globally

Relationship Building

• Engage seamlessly with Global Product Strategy teams, corporate functions and global stakeholders
• Influence decision-making at all organizational levels
• Foster collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams

Qualifications

Your profile

Essential Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's/Master's/MBA in Economics, Finance or Business
• Experience: 7+ years in Finance and Controlling
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and SAP proficiency; business intelligence systems knowledge is a plus
• Language: Fluent English (additional languages advantageous)

Your Strengths

• Financial Acumen: Sharp analytical skills with proven ability to generate actionable insights
• Leadership: Experience influencing and leading at multiple organizational levels
• Business Savvy & Strategical thinking: business processes, industry dynamics and strategic drivers
• Communication: Exceptional presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Adaptability: Thrive under pressure, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines
• Mindset: Pragmatic, proactive, solution-oriented, and results-focused

Additional Information

Take your chance!

• The opportunity to receive an annual bonus and profit-sharing – we celebrate success together!  
• Flexible working options where possible to support a healthy work-life balance, including the ability to work from up to 2 days per week from home.
• Grow and thrive – unlimited access to Learning Edge, our online learning platform, where you can continuously develop yourself through various training programs and courses.  
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering free advice, coaching, and support in areas such as career development, emotional support, and legal or financial advice.  
• 25 vacation days + 1 vitality day to recharge. From the age of 35, you will receive an extra vacation day every 5 years.  
• An attractive pension plan – because your future matters to us.  
• If you live more than 5 km away, you will receive a travel allowance of €0.23 per km, up to a maximum of 50 km one way.  

At Syngenta, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse work environment where all employees are valued and given the opportunity to grow. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package of secondary employment benefits.

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