Special Projects Analyst - North Carolina

Have you thought about how to feed the fast growing world population? We have. 

And we are looking for top talent to join our team!

Syngenta is a world-leading agribusiness committed to sustainable agriculture through innovative research and technology.  The company is a leader in crop protection, and ranks third in the high-value commercial seeds market.  Sales in 2007 were approximately $9.2 billion.  Syngenta employs over 21,000 people in more than 90 countries.  Syngenta is listed on the Swiss stock exchange (SYNN) and in New York (SYT). 

Special Projects Analyst – Greensboro, NC - 1022

Role Purpose – 

Manage overall financial process improvements across commercial business units • Provide financial analysis and decision support to Finance and Commercial Business Units • Support business decision making by supplying robust and timely financial & business information • Responsible for management of program exposures and activities, including all project management, internal controls and process procedures associated with cross marketing programs

Accountabilities – 

Coordinate all finance activities required for efficient cross functional support of the commercial business units, continuously seeking for improvement in processes • Support Finance initiatives and programs, as required; this will require project management skills in performing process analysis, redesign and implementation of process changes • Demonstrate strong leadership and behavorial abilities required for change management processes • As appropriate, to monitor and ensure full compliance with all legal and fiscal requirements ensuring Syngenta licence to operate • In all customer facing interactions build and reinforce Syngenta's global brand and reputation • Interaction level: functional / business managers • Act as a mentor to less experienced staff in both technical and behavioural areas

Knowledge, experience & capabilities –

Bachelor/Master in Economics or Business Administration (or similar), preferably specializing in Finance • Approximately 5 years experience in financial analysis/controlling • Good experience of project management and understanding of financial statements • Thorough understanding of reporting, budgeting, forecasting and planning processes • Knowledge of the industry within which Syngenta operates • Good experience in the understanding and effective communication of financial information to non-financial staff

Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.

Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE