What are the responsibilities and job description for the North America Seed Operations Finance Manager position at Corteva Agriscience?
Who are we, and what do we do?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
Corteva is looking for an experienced North America Seed Operations Finance Manager. This individual is responsible for partnering with the North America Seed Operations team to manage over $2B of Cost of Goods Sold and Other Cost of Revenue. Candidate should display ability to clearly articulate financial impact of business decisions while working collaboratively with business partners to evaluate multiple outcomes. Owner’s mindset and ability to influence are highly desired for this role.
This role reports to the Director of North America Commercial Finance and serves as a strategic partner to the North America Seed Operations Senior Director and leadership team to provide timely, accurate and insightful financial information, understanding critical drivers and improvement areas for all cost of revenue buckets for the region.
Primary Responsibilities - What you will do to help us grow!
Education
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
Corteva is looking for an experienced North America Seed Operations Finance Manager. This individual is responsible for partnering with the North America Seed Operations team to manage over $2B of Cost of Goods Sold and Other Cost of Revenue. Candidate should display ability to clearly articulate financial impact of business decisions while working collaboratively with business partners to evaluate multiple outcomes. Owner’s mindset and ability to influence are highly desired for this role.
This role reports to the Director of North America Commercial Finance and serves as a strategic partner to the North America Seed Operations Senior Director and leadership team to provide timely, accurate and insightful financial information, understanding critical drivers and improvement areas for all cost of revenue buckets for the region.
Primary Responsibilities - What you will do to help us grow!
- Partner with NA Seed Operations leadership team to drive efficient and effective use of assets and resources to manage COGS.
- Responsible for analysis of monthly actuals and forecast to ensure accurate reflection of expectations, including P&L and balance sheet.
- Actively incorporate inventory implications are part of business decision evaluations.
- Work collaboratively with North America seed controllership to anticipate and incorporate key assumption changes.
- Act a finance lead in monthly supply review process.
- Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive productivity projects and ensure accurate financial impact.
- Finance lead for varied strategic analyses to support the business including Asset Footprint, Make vs Buy, M&A, and Capital.
- Active business partner to identify risks & opportunities and key actions to mitigate.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within Corteva Finance function.
- Ensure controls compliance and ethical standards
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
- MBA/CPA/CMA preferred
- 5 years with prior roles in finance or accounting.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Strong Excell skill required.
- PowerBI knowledge a plus.
- Prior Cost Accounting or related role experience in a manufacturing industry preferred.
- Ability to collaborate and influence business partners.
- Strong teamwork skills to amplify impact as an individual contributor.
- Strong analytical capabilities.
- Proactive attitude and desire to continually improve.
- Ability to adapt in real time to match shifting demands in different situations.
- Strong owner’s mindset displaying accountability and driving business results.
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
- Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
- Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
