Manchester
Based in Didsbury, near Manchester, our Global Operations Centre is a local hub for worldwide operations, ensuring growers globally have access to the right product at the right time. You will find a dynamic and agile working environment, with a diverse and inclusive culture.
Role Overview
As a Senior SAP Business Process Consultant, you will be part of the Finance Process and Technology Analyst Team, responsible for ensuring that business change initiatives follow relevant process design and strategies. You will also oversee the Change Management process and facilitate communication between the regional FP&T Team and stakeholders involved in Finance processes and teams. You will own and contribute to the process framework (Syngenta Process Design) and design box.
This role requires a high level of expertise in Finance and Controlling processes, combined with cross-functional process knowledge and an in-depth understanding of IT/SAP solutions to advise the business on best-practice processes.
How This Role Adds Value
- Act as the single point of contact for stakeholders regarding programs, projects, and process activities.
- Provide process leadership and expertise to challenge, support, and improve business performance.
- Drive the implementation of strategic directions for process areas and contribute to a 3-year process improvement roadmap.
- Support the early phases of projects with process expertise to facilitate change.
- Identify opportunities from new regulations, data insights, or new business situations to develop new processes.
- Ensure the global approach to business process management is embedded across the organization.
Company Description
Syngenta Group is one of the world's leading agricultural technology companies with over 250 years of history. With more than 59,000 employees across more than 100 countries, it aims to transform food production through Regenerative Agriculture , a science-driven, technology-enabled approach to improve soil health, increase productivity, and promote sustainability. Headquartered in Switzerland with operations worldwide, Syngenta's business units include Syngenta Crop Protection , Syngenta Seeds , ADAMA , and Syngenta Group China .
Qualifications
We seek professionals who are engaged, collaborative, and committed to excellence. Effective communication, team development, and leadership are essential, especially in a rapidly changing industry.
You will be a great fit if you have:
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field, with strong experience in IT projects and solutions.
- 5+ years' experience in SAP consulting and Business Process Management, with involvement in Finance, Controlling, and Commercial initiatives.
- Expertise in Finance processes, including integration of FI-SD-MM-PP, Inventory Management, Product Costing, and Material Ledger.
- Exposure to S/4HANA is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills to identify core issues in complex business problems using data and logical analysis.
- Ability to articulate business goals, understand organizational capability, and drive change.
- Excellent communication skills tailored to different audiences, with the ability to influence business leaders.
- Proficiency in process design methodologies, value stream mapping, and project management.
- Fluent English language skills.
Additional Information
What We Offer
- Extensive benefits including a pension scheme, bonus, private medical & life insurance.
- Flexible working arrangements depending on role requirements.
- Up to 31.5 days of annual leave.
- An impactful role within a stimulating, international environment.
- A learning culture with diverse training options.