GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU
Corteva Agriscience™, the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.
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We’re hiring for EMEA Commercial Finance Analyst
Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.
As EMEA Commercial Finance Analyst you will be responsible for
Providing financial planning and analysis to the EMEA region. Providing commercial finance support to the AME commercial unit. Work closely with analysts and finance leadership to ensure appropriate levels of planning, analysis, and financial support is provided.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team
The commercial finance team works closely with the business to provide financial support and is responsible for long and shortr term financial planning, reviewing actual results and taking corrective action where necessary.

Your Challenge:
EMEA FP&A (70%) – financial planning and analysis supporting EMEA region:

• Support and Interaction with Global and Regional Financial Planning and Analysis leaders;
• Participate in implementation of new reporting systems, including development of new reports and analysis to support other finance analysts in the EMEA region;
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities for specific countries and EMEA region;
• Coordinate monthly outlooks, annual and strategic planning
• Provide in depth analysis on pricing variances, other financial analysis to support business decisions
• Coordinate activities with India reporting team to ensure accurate and timely delivery of information to EMEA countries.

Commercial Finance Africa Middle East (30%) – Business analyst supporting commercial leaders for cluster of countries

• Perform monthly outlook, annual plan and long term strategic plan.
• Track business performance including pricing, volume, expenses. Growth on key portfolios and markets
• Support commercial team in setting commercial policies, rebates programs, volume/price trade off analysis.
• Report and analyse margin trends by product family, territory cluster, etc.
• Support business teams to analyse and define credit lines, guarantees, payment terms, etc.
• Work with commercial teams to set actions to close gaps vs. outlook and plan.
• Coordinate activities with other finance competencies (controllership, credit, tax, internal audit).
• Ensure implementation of internal control and compliance policies.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:
Commercial unit/country leaders, finance teams, sales/marketing managers

Location:
Centurion, South Africa

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Qualifications

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Finance Degree , Major in Financial Accounting and Auditing would be preferred;
• 5years+ working experience, preferably in Audit Firms (Big 4 etc.) and/or in Manufacturing Companies (Agriculture Business would be a plus);
• Advanced excel knowledge; Access/Power BI/ Tableau would be a plus;
• Knowledge and experience with ERPs (SAP preferred) and Business Warehouse software;
• Interpersonal and communication skills: ability to work in diverse and cross-functional teams;
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize tasks to meet business and processes deadlines;
• Critical thinker, problem solver, proactive and independent.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing
• agricultural challenges of our time
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility