Commercial Finance Business Partner (Business Controller)

Company Description

Syngenta is one of the world’s leading agriculture innovation company (Part of 33.4 billion USD Syngenta Group) dedicated to improving global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 60,000 people in over 100 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.

Job Description

Role purpose

The Crop Protection Business Controller in Thailand is a trusted partner to the Crop Protection (CP) management team. The role provides high-quality financial analysis, performance insight, decision support to help shape strategy, improve profitability and deliver business targets. Additionally, this role serves as the focal point for Thailand Regional office business control activities, working with Regional Business Controllers, Business stakeholders and TH accounting team to meet Regional budget control as well as its statutory/tax requirement.

Accountabilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis for Thailand CP business across Sales, COGS, MS&D, SG&A, working capital, and credit control. Translate business and market understanding into clear financial insights and scenario analysis that support performance management and target delivery.
• Partner with senior management on strategic planning and decision-making. Challenge assumptions, influence priorities, and help shape business behaviour and actions to improve financial and commercial performance.
• Strengthen function cost and rebate/discount control to improve visibility, ROI, and resource allocation.
• Co-own the price list and price structure process with Marketing, and oversee rebate, loyalty, and trade promotion programs to ensure proper governance, accounting treatment, efficient tracking and settlement operation process.
• Act as the focal point for business controlling activities across Thailand entities, working closely with the Finance Operation Lead, Seeds controller, Thailand Regional hub stakeholders, and shared service centres in India to support operations and group financial reporting.
• Understand complex Syngenta Global system structure and financial framework to manage planning, reporting, analysis process efficiently and accurately.
• Drive transparency, consistency, and compliance across financial processes, ensuring alignment with ICF (Internal Control Framework), DoA (Delegation of Authority), internal audit requirements, and applicable local/global policies.
• Support statutory and financial operations where relevant, including external audit, statutory FS/CF outlook, and transfer pricing review from a business controlling perspective.
• Contribute to global, regional, and local projects, with a focus on automation, digitalisation, and practical AI use cases

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Commercial business partnering role within an MNC environment.
• Experience in manufacturing, trading, or FMCG businesses is preferred, with exposure to product-based businesses rather than purely service-based industries.
• Audit background or CPA qualification is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to produce accurate and reliable financial and management information.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and data analysis tools; SAP experience is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential.
• Fluent in English and native-level Thai.

Additional Information

Geographic scope:

• Country – Thailand, also provides service to the Regional office based on the service agreement.