Global Invoice to Pay Strategy Manager

About Syngenta:

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture innovation company (Part of 23 Billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities.

A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet.

To learn more visit: www.syngenta.com and www.goodgrowthplan.com

About this Job:

Role title : Global I2P Strategy & Transformation Manager

Location : Pune

Role Purpose-

• Identify opportunities to strengthen the I2P Operating model within the end to end Source to Pay model and I2P service delivery to the business
• Constantly strive for process improvement to assist in achievement of I2P strategy and highest quality compliance conformance
• Work closely with Digital Finance team and Technology owners to identify best possible digital solutions & enhancements to facilitate I2P function deliver the best service to client and achieve strategic objectives
• Keep up to speed with industry benchmarks and constantly challenge how we are measuring ourselves
• Manage I2P project portfolio and proactively assess Continuous Improvement pipeline
• Build external network to keep up to date with industry practices and use this channel to generate ideas to keep strategy fresh and relevant

Accountabilities-

• Work together with I2P Leads to decide which continuous improvement ideas should be brought forward into project portfolio, applying criteria which help us achieve strategic objectives
• Collaborate independently with Business Consultants (BCs) and Digital Solution Manager (DSM) to bring ‘use cases’ for digital improvements to our service offerings (service model and tools)
• Support and guide Regional I2P Business Partnering teams in project impact assessment and transformation execution
• Accurately identify cost savings opportunities relating to digital implementations and pull together solid business case to present to senior stakeholders
• Collaborate with Procurement to strengthen the end to end service delivery & offering
• Ensure best practices and processes across the IT & digital team for the consistent delivery of digital projects
• Manage relationships with third party digital delivery partners, focusing on performance management against agreed SLA’s and KPI’s and reviewing product roadmaps to assess new enhancements relevant for Syngenta
• Recommend and implement changes to the service model as we roll out digital initiatives

Essentials key skills-

• Independent worker with ability to take decisions
• Quickly able to identify key drivers to achieve Syngenta Strategy
• Passion for forward thinking digital transformation
• Ability to identify opportunities and convert to improvement projects, whilst understanding impact on business
• Excellent & confident communicator
• High resilience levels
• Service mindset with a drive to deliver service excellence to our clients
• Deep functional/domain knowledge of Source to Pay process
• Good understanding of Finance / Procurement Operating models
• Good understanding of technology used in Procurement & Accounts Payable area, for example ServiceNow, SAP Vendor invoice Management, Ariba, e-invoicing, Process Mining
• 5-8 years experience of working in Finance Operations and/or Project Management, Service Delivery, Strategy & Process roles, ideally in Accounts Payable/Source to Pay domain
• Experience of new technologies in the market, for example implementation and operationalisation of process mining technologies
• Operational Excellence methodology (Lean Six Sigma experience preferred)
• Experience of working wth BPO and shared services
• Experience with complex finance transformation processes/project implementation
• Working experience in operational unit of multinational company
• Experience of working in matrix organization

Note: 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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