Strategic Commercial Finance Lead – UKI & BeNeLux

Syngenta Crop Protection; Cambourne; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Up to 31.5 days holiday

Training programs

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection seeks a CP Commercial Finance Lead UKI & BeNeLux to partner with regional leadership, deliver forecasting and financial insights, and drive commercial performance. You will influence pricing, rebates, and GTM models while ensuring IFRS compliance and robust governance.

The role supports both UK/Ireland and BeNeLux, with a preference for Cambridge but other UK locations are considered. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

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 of experience in commercial finance, preferably in the agricultural industry.
• Proven track record in business partnering, FP&A, commercial finance and performance management.
• IFRS knowledge, particularly revenue recognition, accruals and provisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for senior management.
• Strong leadership to influence without authority and support finance transformation.
• Proficiency with digital tools including AI-powered solutions, SAC and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights supporting decision-making.
• Own end-to-end forecasting and budgeting processes with robust financial models.
• Develop pricing strategies and analyze commercial terms and GTM models.
• Lead financial reporting, variance analysis and commentary for senior leadership.
• Support cash generation, working capital optimization and balance sheet performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through automation, standardisation and data quality.

Skills

Business partnering

Planning & performance

Commercial finance

Cash & working capital

Governance & controls

Leadership & transformation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/related

MBA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

8+ years in commercial finance

Tools

SAC (SAP Analytics Cloud)

SAP

Job description

Syngenta Crop Protection seeks a CP Commercial Finance Lead UKI & BeNeLux to partner with regional leadership, deliver forecasting and financial insights, and drive commercial performance. You will influence pricing, rebates, and GTM models while ensuring IFRS compliance and robust governance.

The role supports both UK/Ireland and BeNeLux, with a preference for Cambridge but other UK locations are considered. Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.