Order to Cash Lead Americas

About Syngenta  

Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. Syngenta is focused on developing technologies and farming practices that empower farmers, so they can make the transformation required to feed the world’s population while preserving our planet. Its bold scientific discoveries deliver better benefits for farmers and society on a bigger scale than ever before. Guided by its Sustainability Priorities, Syngenta is developing new technologies and solutions that support farmers to grow healthier plants in healthier soil with a higher yield. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland; Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States. Read our stories and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & X. 

We make a difference 

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. To support this mission, Syngenta’s Finance Operations team is seeking a Order to Cash Lead Americas in Montevideo, Uruguay. This role will drive financial performance and business growth by ensuring effective management of the Order to Cash cycle across the region. The role enables sustainable business operations through adequate and agile customer credit line management, robust compliance with credit policies, and optimization of working capital, while fostering strong partnerships between commercial and financial operations to enhance customer experience and protect company assets.

Accountabilities 

Operational Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the Order to Cash function for the Americas in alignment with Global Target Operating Model guidelines and Strategy.
• Ensure full understanding and implementation of credit and collections strategy defined by TFCM.
• Maintain effective dialogue with Business Finance organization to verify and optimize Credit & Collections processes.
• Build and develop high-performing teams across the region.
• Attract, develop and retain top finance talent while promoting a culture of excellence.
• Be an active contributing member of the Americas Finance Operations Leadership Team and Center community.

Process Management & Compliance

• Lead process standardization and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracy, while recognizing where customization adds value.
• Facilitate internal/external audits and drive sustainable remediation of audit issues.
• Ensure compliance with credit policies and regional regulations.
• Ensure compliance with the internal control framework and relevant account receivable reports.
• Develop and maintain financial compliance capabilities across O2C team.
• Partner with FP&T to enhance system capabilities and digital solutions.

Performance & Risk Management

• Develop and monitor KPIs to ensure efficient and effective operation and optimal working capital management.
• Ensure operational excellence in data maintenance and quality.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Guide the implementation of best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive change management and project management.
• Demonstrate learning agility and technology ambassadorship and foster a continuous improvement mindset.
• Understand current and future organizational challenges and drivers of change.
• Implement process improvements and efficiency measures.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders including Regional & CU TFCM.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration in a complex multi-dimensional, matrix organization.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, influence, and communication skills.
• Excel in collaboration and conflict resolution.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management on O2C performance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Required  

• BA in economics, business accounting or finance.  Master´s degree preferred.
• 5-6 years of relevant experience in a management role.
• Relevant Experience in leading people.
• Experience with ERP systems, Data visualization and storytelling.
• Strong project management and change management experience and operational leadership.
• Proficient in English and Spanish.
• FSCM and Customer/Collections portal exposure.
• Business acumen.
• Digital Mindset y Change management.

What We Offer  

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. 

Important: 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity, Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version, building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions, without distinction of race, gender, age, nationality or disability 

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. 

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