UPL Limited (NSE: UPL & BSE: 512070 LSE: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. We are a purpose-led company. Through OpenAg UPL is focused on accelerating progress for the food system. We are building a network that is reimagining sustainability redefining the way an entire industry thinks and works open to fresh ideas innovation and new answers as we strive towards our mission to make every single food product more sustainable. As one of the largest agriculture solutions companies worldwide our robust portfolio consists of biologicals and traditional crop protection solutions with more than 14000 registrations. We are present in more than 130 countries represented by more than 10000 colleagues globally. For more information about our integrated portfolio of solutions across the food value chain including seeds post-harvest as well as physical and digital services please visit and follow us on LinkedIn Twitter Instagram and Facebook.
A Operations Manager in a GBS (Global Business Services) context is responsible for leading and managing a specific center / Finance function at Columbia. Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the center leading teams and driving improvements in processes and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Finance Operations Management:
Overseeing daily operations to ensure efficiency and productivity
Managing resources (personnel equipment budget) effectively
Monitoring performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement
Accountable to provide overall leadership and supervision to the PTP OTC and RTR teams regarding Finance management and financial reporting
Add value through positive impact on P&L and balance sheets at UPL level.
Accountable for the design & implementation of standard global processes polices and controls to ensure process performance meets or exceeds SLAs
To work closely with support functions including Payroll Accounting and finance Tax and Treasury
Accountable to work hand in hand with Finance Operations vertically and help in determining financial outcome by collecting operational Data / Reports whilst conducting Analysis and Reconciling transactions
Accountable for the team to perform monthly closing activities including month end accruals managing employee relations and addressing any issues that arise
Financial Management:
Managing budgets and controlling expenses.
Monitoring revenue and profitability.
Identifying opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs.
Compliance and Regulatory:
Ensuring compliance with all relevant local laws and regulations.
Maintaining accurate records and reports.
Staying up to date on changes to regulations and policies.
Stakeholder Management:
Liaising with headquarters or regional management.
Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
Communicating effectively with all relevant parties.
Strategic Planning:
Experience:
Minimum 10 years experience of handling Service Delivery
Fluency in Spanish Portuguese and English
Qualifications:
Any Graduate or masters degree or professional certification in Finance or Accounting.
Fluency in Spanish Portuguese and English
Requirement:
A qualified leader to manage the larger team.
Responsible for supervising managing and motivating team members.
Excellence in Stakeholder Management
Able to act proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration.
Excellence in MIS & presentation to the management team.
Decision-making skills
We are one team for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.
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Required Experience:
IC
UPL sustainable agriculture technology offer smart farming practices & innovative crop solutions to farmers & agribusinesses. Join us in creating a better tomorrow through sustainable agriculture.