Syngenta Group

Finance Operations 

The Syngenta Group is a global agricultural technology and innovation partner, providing tailor-made solutions for farmers worldwide. They offer a wide range of products and services to address challenges in crop productivity, climate change, sustainability, and biodiversity while aiming to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture.

In Finance Operations, we are a high-caliber team who strive to make a difference by delivering a broad variety of Finance services and solutions to the Syngenta Group, the Business Units, and their companies worldwide. We operate via centralized teams with the majority of employees working from our centers in Pune in India, Budapest in Hungary, and Montevideo in Uruguay.  

We are an organization with a great diversity of cultures and work experiences, united through a common purpose and values. We focus on knowledge and innovation management, combining growth mindset with new technologies to drive process and service improvement.  

Our high-performing, agile teams are an integrated part of the overall end-to-end finance process, committed to providing seamless support to the business. 

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Where we are

Where we are

Our services at a glance 

Accounting to Reporting  

We manage the end-to-end accounting to report processes globally for more than 150 entities, ensuring effective and efficient processes, whilst delivering accurate, compliant, and timely financial information to the business.    

Invoice to Pay 

We are the reliable partner for the invoice to pay processes, whether this involves 3rd Party Invoice Processing, Travel Expenses Management or Payment proposal and run. We deliver our high-quality services leveraging NextGenP2P functionalities to enable automation. 

Order to Cash  

We manage multiple aspects of the Order to Cash process with focus on active Accounts Receivable Management providing credit, collection, and cash application support across several geographies.  

Process and Technology  

We partner with the business to manage the process and technology roadmap in alignment with the finance strategy, including identifying new enabling technologies and their potential value creation. 

Master Data Management  

The Master Data Governance Center of Excellence is responsible for maintaining the integrity of Finance Master data and provides the required operational and Subject Matter Expert support to finance business users. 

Reporting Center of Excellence  

We work closely with the Finance business community to provide reporting and analytics solutions that support the business’ requirements utilizing our central Analytics Cloud reporting solution. 

Financial Compliance  

We work to embed compliance in the business, driving management accountability over financial compliance risks and controls to promote behaviors that mitigate the risk of inaccurate financial reporting, misappropriation of assets, and fraud.  

Treasury Operations  

We provide a range of services in Front, Middle and Back-office areas including cash management, cash forecasting, exposure identification, and hedge execution. 

Statutory and Tax Reporting  

In the areas of Statutory, Direct and Indirect Tax, we provide reporting services across multiple geographies ensuring compliant and effective processes.  

Product costing  

We support the business with costing and reporting requirements managing a significant volume of materials across numerous regions and businesses. 

Internal Audit  

We are an independent and objective assurance function, bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve effectiveness of the company’s risk management, control, and governance processes. 

Global Controlling

We are the finance team responsible for effective business partnering, financial controlling and management reporting for all 11 Global G&A (General & Administration) functional leadership teams. We are providing visibility and guidance related to effective financial performance, savings opportunities, cashflow optimization, End to End Budgeting and Planning and providing insightful analysis for informed and timely decisions. Collaboration across global, regional and country teams is a key enabler and a key strength.

Finance Business Partnering

We are a business facing team working along with finance colleagues in the regions and countries to provide End to End finance support to Commercial, Production & Supply (P&S), Research & Development (R&D) and Strategic Projects. The team is responsible for financial performance monitoring, Controlling, Budgeting and Planning. In addition, they also leverage on technology for insightful analysis in support of key business evaluation and decisions. 

Working at Syngenta

Your working environment 

A positive working environment is essential for employee well-being and productivity. That is why we prioritize creating a supportive and engaging workplace that fosters collaboration and innovation.   

Our Finance Centers have embraced a hybrid working model that combines in-office and remote work, providing our employees with more flexibility. We value work-life balance ensuring our employees can maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. 

We are proud of our workplace culture and the talented and dedicated team that makes Syngenta Group a great place to work.  

Your learning and development 

 At Syngenta Group, we are committed to continuously investing in the learning and development of our employees. As a company that values individual growth, we provide various opportunities that challenge employees to learn and develop the skills needed to drive the business forward.  

With access to a range of tools - internal training, online learning platforms, coaching, mentoring, and more - we provide an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and innovation. We believe that employee development is crucial to our success, and we encourage our employees to take advantage of every learning opportunity available and reach for their personal goals. This is a place for you to grow. 

Your place to connect 

Community is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that fostering connections within our workplace leads to a positive and collaborative environment. From team building activities to volunteering opportunities, we strive to cultivate a sense of community that transcends the workplace.  

Our company is a place where employees can truly count on one another and feel a sense of belonging. Whether it's through mentorship programs or company events, we place a strong emphasis on building relationships that last, and we take pride in the fact that our company is more than just a place to work. 

Diversity, equity & inclusion 

As a world leading agricultural company with operations in over 100 countries, our business success reflects the quality and skill of our people. We recognize that human diversity is as important to our business as biodiversity. By embracing the unique perspectives and talents of our employees, we foster innovation, enhance performance, and generate business value. 

Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets we operate in and the communities we serve. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are enablers of our ambition to bring greater food security in a sustainable way for a growing global population. 

Join our dynamic team and drive the future of finance operations!

With centers in Budapest, Pune, and Montevideo, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and development in a collaborative and innovative environment. Take the next step in your career and join us today.