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Syngenta · 3 days ago

Portfolio Analytics Lead

Ames, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Syngenta is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed, aiming to improve farmers' success through top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions. The Portfolio Analytics Lead will be responsible for leading strategic portfolio financial planning and optimization across Seeds R&D, ensuring data-driven decision-making to maximize R&D investment returns.

AgricultureFarming

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead strategic financial planning and portfolio optimization across Seeds R&D for North America and Europe, ensuring alignment with commercial strategy

Drive data-driven decision making through advanced portfolio analytics, financial modeling, and performance tracking

Manage the annual budget process and portfolio definition cycle, including resource allocation and unit cost optimization

Oversee portfolio reporting and tools management, ensuring data integrity and timely escalation of variances

Partner with global teams to standardize processes and drive consistent ways of working across regions

Provide strategic project management oversight and quantitative analysis for executive decision-making

Qualification

Financial modelingStatistical analysisData visualization toolsPortfolio managementStakeholder managementProcess implementationProject managementCommunication skillsTime management

Required

Candidates must already be located in the United States and not require visa sponsorship now or in the future (includes OPT)

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related quantitative field

10+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in R&D or technology-driven industries

Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, statistical analysis, and data visualization tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, Tableau)

Strong understanding of business processes and portfolio management principles, ideally in R&D

Proven track record of implementing data-driven decision-making processes in complex organizations

Experience with enterprise financial planning systems and database management

Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

Proven ability to successfully deliver critical business objectives, initiatives, and projects

Project and portfolio management competence to prioritize and deliver objectives in a complex, cross-functional, multi-site, and highly technical environment

Significant stakeholder management experience is a must

Proven ability to lead with purpose, clarity, and impact in a complex global matrix organization

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement fit-for-purpose processes and tools

Effective time management, with the ability to successfully plan and control activities over a number of months or years

Preferred

MBA or CFA preferred

Experience in the agricultural industry is highly desirable

Benefits

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.

401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.

Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Company

Syngenta

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Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population. It is a sub-organization of Syngenta Group.

Founded in 2000

Basel, Basel-Stadt, CHE

10001+ employees