Business Consultant

Location: Pune, MAHĀRĀSHTRA, India
Department: Finance

Job Description

About the Role:
We're seeking an experienced Business Consultant to join Syngenta, where you'll design, deliver, and deploy innovative solutions that transform how we operate globally. This is a multi-functional role offering end-to-end involvement from concept to deployment, working at the intersection of finance,technology, and business transformation.

What You'll Do
Design & Deliver Solutions

• Lead end-to-end solution design and delivery for small and large business requirements aligned with Syngenta's GSM standards
• Drive fit-gap sessions with business stakeholders, researching processes and gathering requirements
• Prepare comprehensive Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and review solution designs
• Collaborate with our System Implementation partners and Application Support teams to ensure successful delivery

Manage Stakeholders & Integration

• Act as the bridge between Business users, IS organization, Business Architecture, and crosstower teams
• Manage cross-functional integration points across Production & Supply, Sales & Distribution, MDM, and Data & Information teams
• Review and approve key deliverables including Solution Design Documents, FRS, and Testing plans

Lead Implementation & Support

• Provide steady-state support for small change delivery
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and training for business users
• Track and resolve hypercare issues post-deployment
• Work with cutting-edge technologies.

What You'll Bring
Essential Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Finance and Procurement processes including:
• Invoice-to-Pay (I2P), Order-to-Cash (OTC)
• Accounts Payable & Receivable, General Ledger
• Internal & External Reporting, Treasury
• Costing, FP&A, Asset Accounting, Profit Centre Accounting
• Materials Management & Procurement

Technical Expertise

• Proven SAP Finance, Controlling, and Procurement implementation experience
• Strong understanding of SAP module integration (FI, CO, MM with other modules)
• Experience writing Functional Specifications for ABAP objects (Reports, Interfaces,
• Enhancements, Forms, Workflows)
• Deep knowledge of end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle

Leadership & Initiative

• Demonstrated success leading Automation projects
• Ability to take initiative and drive projects independently
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
   

Qualifications

CA (Chartered Accountant) or MBA in Finance required

Additional Information

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. 

Company Description

At Syngenta Group, we're a global community of 56,000 innovators across 90 countries, united by a 250-year legacy of agricultural excellence. As the world's most local agricultural technology partner, we create tailor-made solutions that transform farming while protecting our planet, driven by our commitment to innovation, ethics, and integrity. Through our inclusive environment and diverse perspectives, we pioneer breakthrough solutions for farmers, society, and future generations. Join our worldwide teams of agricultural pioneers in creating a more resilient and equitable food system for all.