Process Improvement & Automation Lead (fixed term contract for 10 months)

Montevideo - Uruguay

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 is seeking a Process Improvement & Automation Lead in Montevideo Uruguay. This role will serve as a catalyst for operational excellence within the North America Finance organization.

The NA Seeds Finance Process Improvement & Automation Lead will drive the identification design and implementation of end-to-end process improvements and automation solutions connecting finance strategy with tangible operational results and building sustainable capabilities within the team.

Accountabilities:

Lead the analysis design and implementation of automation solutions for identified finance critical processes to significantly reduce manual effort improve data accuracy and enhance efficiency.
Develop and automate key financial metrics and dashboards to improve the quality and timeliness of insights reviewed in Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs).
Document standardize and optimize finance processes through the development of end-to-end Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with a focus on scalability and sustainability
Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs and user-friendly documentation to ensure Finance team members can effectively own maintain and troubleshoot automated tools and new processes post-assignment.
Act as a change agent guiding stakeholders through process transitions and new tool adoption to ensure high user acceptance and sustained benefits
Partner closely with Finance and IT teams throughout the S/4 HANA design process to ensure business requirements are accurately captured future-state finance processes are optimized and the system design supports automation opportunities.
Translate complex finance business needs into clear actionable technical requirements for system implementation

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Systems Industrial Engineering Computer Science or related field with a focus on process optimization data analytics or systems design.
3-5 years in a dedicated process improvement business analysis or automation specialist role.
English: Advanced level (mandatory)
Proficiency in data analysis/visualization (e.g. advanced Excel SQL Power BI Tableau).
Certifications in process improvement (e.g. Lean Six Sigma BPM) and/or automation platforms (e.g. Microsoft Power Automate UiPath RPA Developer) are valued
Finance or accounting background is highly valued.
Proven track record of designing and implementing automation solutions with measurable business impact.
Experience mapping analyzing and optimizing end-to-end business processes across various functions.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical specifications.
Prior exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred) and understanding of integration points.
Experience training and enabling non-technical users to adopt new tools and processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; structured approach to root cause analysis and solution design.
Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence without direct authority.
Proven project management skills capable of managing multiple initiatives and delivering within timelines.
Proactive change agent mindset adept at fostering adoption of new processes and technologies.

Additional Information :

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.

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

#LI-Hybrid

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Contract

Accountabilities:

Lead the analysis design and implementation of automation solutions for identified finance critical processes to significantly reduce manual effort improve data accuracy and enhance efficiency.
Develop and automate key financial metrics and dashboards to improve the quality and timeliness of insights reviewed in Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs).
Document standardize and optimize finance processes through the development of end-to-end Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with a focus on scalability and sustainability
Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs and user-friendly documentation to ensure Finance team members can effectively own maintain and troubleshoot automated tools and new processes post-assignment.
Act as a change agent guiding stakeholders through process transitions and new tool adoption to ensure high user acceptance and sustained benefits
Partner closely with Finance and IT teams throughout the S/4 HANA design process to ensure business requirements are accurately captured future-state finance processes are optimized and the system design supports automation opportunities.
Translate complex finance business needs into clear actionable technical requirements for system implementation

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in Business Administration Information Systems Industrial Engineering Computer Science or related field with a focus on process optimization data analytics or systems design.
3-5 years in a dedicated process improvement business analysis or automation specialist role.
English: Advanced level (mandatory)
Proficiency in data analysis/visualization (e.g. advanced Excel SQL Power BI Tableau).
Certifications in process improvement (e.g. Lean Six Sigma BPM) and/or automation platforms (e.g. Microsoft Power Automate UiPath RPA Developer) are valued
Finance or accounting background is highly valued.
Proven track record of designing and implementing automation solutions with measurable business impact.
Experience mapping analyzing and optimizing end-to-end business processes across various functions.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into clear technical specifications.
Prior exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred) and understanding of integration points.
Experience training and enabling non-technical users to adopt new tools and processes.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; structured approach to root cause analysis and solution design.
Excellent communication presentation and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence without direct authority.
Proven project management skills capable of managing multiple initiatives and delivering within timelines.
Proactive change agent mindset adept at fostering adoption of new processes and technologies.

Additional Information :

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.

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

#LI-Hybrid

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Contract

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