Who are we, and what do we do?

Corteva Agriscience creates the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions to address the greatest challenges in agriculture. With a focus on technology, Corteva Agriscience creates seed and crop protection products that increase productivity and profit for farmers while reducing risks to their business. Every day our digital tools deliver insights our global partners need to thrive now and into the future.

As the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, we're building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we've got big challenges to solve - we hope you'll be part of the solution. Whether you are in the lab or on the farm, teaching classes or crafting code - we need bold thinkers and fearless doers to bring their best to the job at hand. Every role at Corteva Agriscience includes an opportunity to grow what matters.

Finance Manager will drive financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making and improve financial performance. This role requires a deep understanding of financial metrics, business drivers, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting:
 

• Lead the preparation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Analyze financial trends, performance metrics, and key business drivers to provide accurate forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs and ensure alignment with business goals.
   

Financial Analysis And Reporting
 

• Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and dashboards.
• Analyze variances between actual performance and budget/forecast, identifying key drivers and actionable insights.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial implications of strategic decisions.
   

Strategic Support
 

• Provide financial modeling and decision support for business cases, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop KPIs and metrics to track financial and operational performance.
• Support the leadership team in scenario planning, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies.
   

Process Improvement
 

• Optimize financial planning and reporting processes, leveraging tools and systems to improve efficiency.
• Implement best practices in data analysis and financial modeling.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
   

Stakeholder Engagement
 

• Act as a financial business partner to various departments, providing insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with regional or global finance teams to align on financial goals and processes.

• 10-16 years' experience in finance. Prefered with at least 1-3 years experience in a leadership position with people responsibilities 
• Experience in Agriculture/Pharma, Technology or FMCG industries will be an advantage.
• Accounting/Finance Degree with a professional qualification in accounting / analysis or MBA Finance. Deep understanding of Share Holder Value creation and elements of ROIC
• Expert in Microsoft Office Suite. Must have worked in an ERP environment - e.g. SAP, Oracle 
• Must be capable and willing to work in an unstructured environment typically associated with start-ups / new companies. 
• A high level of Ethics, Compliance and Fiduciary mindset along with an attitude of collaboration, Respect for People, Inclusion, Diversity & Equity and safety 

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