Global Finance Lead - Seeds Research

About UsWe invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, our Finance Team is currently seeking a Global Finance Lead – Seeds Research.  The preferred location for this position is Durham, NC, however, Greensboro, NC and Downers Grove, IL are other possible locations for this position.You will help shape the future of agriculture by:Providing finance support to the Seeds Research Leadership Team (SRLT) focusing on forward looking analysis, risks and opportunities and how impacts to the business can be managedSharing financial expertise around key strategic initiatives for Seed ResearchProviding decision support and scenario planning for project resourcing, internal vs. external collaborationsLeading and managing the strategic financial planning activities for Seeds Research globally. Planning activities will be completed interactively with the business to ensure ownership of the numbersProviding insightful financial analysis to decision makers in a timely manner including clear, meaningful, and strategic challenges AccountabilitiesDevelop an effective partnership with business and ensure strong relationships to achieve a clear understanding of overall strategic business, Seeds Research portfolio, cost drivers and implications of trade off decisionsLead the Global Seed Research Finance community to ensure alignment and consistency across the regionsActively serve as a member of the SRLT and the Enabling Technologies Portfolio Team while participating in meetings and creating business cases to deliver insights to current and future business opportunitiesOwn and lead the capitalization process for the Seeds R and D organizationEngage with Global Seed End to End team to ensure solid link between our Seed Research portfolio and longer-term scenario planningProvide financial insights to key strategic initiatives for the Seed Research functionLead key initiatives and projects in the Global Seeds Finance team, projects will extend beyond the Seed Research function, may include Seed Development, Production and Supply and Global StrategyBudget planning and financial analysis of spend vs. BUD, leading to insights around impacts to risks and opportunities