CP Commercial Finance Lead UKI & BNL

Syngenta Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Syngenta Group in the UK is seeking a CP Commercial Finance Lead UKI & BeNeLux to act as a trusted business partner to the Head of Finance West and leadership teams, delivering financial guidance and data-driven insights across UK/Ireland and BeNeLux. The role drives forecasting, budgeting, and performance management, while supporting commercial opportunities and transformation initiatives.

The position emphasizes governance, IFRS compliance, and the use of advanced analytics and AI-enabled

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related discipline.
• MBA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent preferred.
• 8+ years in commercial finance, preferably in the agricultural industry.
• Proven track record in business partnering, FP&A, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS revenue recognition, accruals and provisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and analysis for decision-making and growth.
• Own end-to-end forecasting and budgeting; develop financial models and provide commentary.
• Lead preparation and presentation of financial reports with variance analysis for senior leaders.
• Collaborate with Sales and Commercial Excellence to develop pricing strategies and evaluate commercial opportunities.
• Support cash generation, working capital optimization and balance sheet performance.
• Drive automation, digital finance capabilities and data-driven decision support.

Skills

Business partnering

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/ Accounting/ Economics/ Business Admin

MBA or professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud)

SAP ERP

Job description

Syngenta Crop Protection is a leader in agricultural innovation, bringing breakthrough technologies and solutions that enable farmers to grow productively and sustainably. We offer a leading portfolio of crop protection solutions for plant and soil health, as well as digital solutions that transform the decision‑making capabilities of farmers. Our 17,900 employees serve to advance agriculture in more than 90 countries around the world. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, and is part of the Syngenta Group.

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Job Description

We are looking for aCP Commercial Finance Lead UKI & BNL to be a trusted business partner to our the Head ofFinanceWestand support both UK/IrelandandBeNeLuxLeadership Team,providing financial guidance and leadershipwithin UK/Ireland &BeNeLux, collaborating with cross-functional teams, effectively communicating complex financial information and driving business growth through data-driven insights.

The role ensures financial stewardship of the business while driving simplifications, digitalizationanddata-driven decisions.

What you'll do:

• Business Partnering
• Partner with cross-functionalteams to provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making and drive business performance
• SupportHead of Finance withthe evaluation ofcommercialopportunities,business model innovation(e.g., GTMs), and transformation initiatives through robust financial analysis and scenario planning.
• Identify, influence and implement process improvementsand best practices that could impact cross-functional teams to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations.
• Planning & Performance Management
• Own the end-to-end forecasting and budgeting processes: develop andmaintain financial models, challenges business assumptions and stakeholders, provide clear analysis and commentary, and take hands-onresponsibility for submitting LP and Budget figures in Syngenta's dedicated systems and interfaces.
• Monitor and analyze key financial metrics and performance indicators(e.g., monthly sales delivery tracking, customer / grower profitability trends), providing recommendations for improvement and areas of opportunitiesthroughaccurate reporting, advanced analytics, and forward-looking insights.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of financial reports, including variance analysis and commentary to senior leadership and stakeholders, included but not limited to Pre-SOP & SOPand preparation of BPR.
• Collaborate withSales andCommercial Excellence & Customer Strategy teamto develop pricingstrategies,assessrebatesmanagement,deep-diveinto GTM models and commercial terms, andanalyze the financial impact of new product launches or other commercial / pricing initiatives.
• Support the analysis of trade-off decisions aimed atprioritizing resource allocation to ensure optimal returns on commercial / portfolio investment.
• Stayup-to-dateon industry trends and market conditions to inform financial strategies and decision-making.
• Support the cash generation, working capital optimization, and balance sheet performance.
• Contribute to the commercial decisions and overall business performance through analysis of customer terms, inventory trends, credit exposure and commercial policies
• Controllership & Governance
• Ensure the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with IFRS, internal controls, corporate policies, and delegated authority frameworks.
• Maintain strong governance over accruals, rebates, inventorydepreciation, revenue recognition, and investment approvals.
• Leadership & Transformation
• Strengthen finance business partnering capabilities and enhance financial acumen across commercial and functional leadership teams.
• Drive continuous improvement through simplification, automation, process standardization, and data quality enhancement.
• Champion advanced analytics, digital finance capabilities, forecasting tools, and AI-enabled decision support solutions to improve business insight, productivity, and decision quality.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related discipline.

MBA, CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.

8+ years ofexperience in commercial finance, preferably in theagricultural industry.

Proven track record in business partnering, financial planning & analysis, commercial financeandperformance management.Working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, particularly revenue recognition, accruals and provisions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and present financial information to senior management.

Strong leadership attributes with the ability to influence without authority and capability to support in times of finance transformation.

Proficiency in digital and analytical tools, including AI-powered solutions, SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud), and SAP

Fluent English required. Dutch is a plus.

Additional Information

There's a preference for this role to be based in Cambridge, but other locations within the UK can be considered.

Syngenta's site at Cambridge is the location for the commercial operations of Syngenta's Crop Protection, Seeds, Flowers and Lawn & Garden businesses in the UK and Ireland. Activities include sales, marketing, technical support, customer support, HR, Finance and administration functions.

What we offer

Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.

Add info on hybrid working options if available for role

Flexible working, dependent on role requirements

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.

We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.

Learning culture and wide range of training options.