Capital and Asset Management Lead

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world's largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. 

The Capital and Asset Management Lead will lead and partner with Europe Seeds R&D locations to ensure timely execution of capital projects, asset management, and financial reporting, while representing Europe interests globally. This role requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with experience in financial management, asset management systems, and project management. The role will be responsible for driving efficiency improvements and ensuring compliance with financial controls across all aspects of capital planning and execution.

We all have a critical role to play and add value. Here is how this role will help:

• Capital Planning & Budgeting: lead the development and execution of the annual and 5-year capital budget for Europe Seeds R&D, including data gathering, analysis, presentation, and prioritization.
• This includes working with station managers, project managers, and finance teams to gather requirements and ensure alignment with global strategies.
• Single Point of Truth for all capital projects in Europe Seeds R&D.
• Asset Management: in collaboration with Finance - for assets amortization & depreciation - and Engineering - for technical strategy implementation; manage the lifecycle of assets across Europe Seeds R&D locations, including tracking, transfers, disposals, and reporting. 
• Lead regional CMMS modifications and upgrades to sustain functionality and implement improvements.
• Project Management Support: provide support for PPM Capex projects, including resolving issues related to IO numbers and other operational challenges.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: provide accurate and timely financial reporting on capital spending and asset management to global and regional stakeholders.
• Global Collaboration: represent the Europe region in global capital planning and asset management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and consistency across regions.
• Data Management & Reporting: maintain accurate and up-to-date data in relevant tracking systems. Prepare and present regular updates to stakeholders, accountable for Capex visual dashboard.
• Training & Coaching: coach and train regional stakeholders on best practices in capital planning and asset management.
• Support Station Managers in the SMM timely review; on a quarterly base provide the overview of the Europe SMM performances to relevant stakeholders.

At Syngenta we are highly people focused – we look for professionals who are engaged, collaborative and excellent in execution. Leaders are expected to communicate effectively, develop teams and lead by example. Our industry and our function are changing rapidly so we are looking for new team members with a strong desire to develop themselves. 

You will be a great fit if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance and budget management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using SAP.
• Proven experience in project management and capital planning.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and cross-functional environment.
• Proven IT skills with Microsoft package, in particular Excel and Smartsheet (Power BI - nice to have). 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English knowledge. 
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and locations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and cross-functional environment.
• Experience working in a global organization.

Our efforts to become a really good place to work:

• Dynamic and international team with great atmosphere
• Possibilities to learn and grow
• High quality office environment
• Possibility of working from home 

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.