Global Budget Management and Controller Manager

With nearly 10,000 employees, $5 Billion USD sales across 100 countries, ADAMA is a leading crop protection company and part of Syngenta Group. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals and strongly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for our success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.

Job Title: Global Budget Management & Control Manager

Location: Airport City, Israel

Reports To: Global Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Department: Global Finance

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

We have a challenging career opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced budget control professional to join our global finance organization as Global Budget Management & Control Manager.

The Global Budget Management & Control Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of budget planning, control, and reporting for the organization. This includes all operational expenses (OPEX) and P&I Capital expenditure. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial discipline and alignment with the company’s strategic goals. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including HQ functions, operations and commercial to optimize resource allocation, identify cost-savings opportunities, and ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Planning & Forecasting:

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, including OPEX, P&I CAPEX, and regulatory expenses, in alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with senior management, finance teams, and department heads to ensure comprehensive, accurate, and realistic budget planning.
• Conduct scenario analysis and provide recommendations to senior leadership to drive business decision-making.

Expense Control & Monitoring:

• Continuously monitor expenses against approved budgets and forecasts.
• Implement effective budget control mechanisms to track and manage expenditures, ensuring that all departments adhere to budget limits.
• Identify and investigate variances, providing insights and corrective actions to address potential over-expenditures.

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare regular financial reports, providing detailed analysis and insights for senior management.
• Present budget performance reports, highlighting key financial metrics, variances, and any corrective actions being taken.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in line with corporate and statutory requirements.
• Prepare quarterly/monthly – actual vs. estimated costs

Developing Tools, Procedures, and Processes:

• Lead the development and implementation of standardized tools, procedures, and processes to improve budget control and financial tracking across the organization.
• Develop automated systems and templates for efficient budget planning, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Work closely with the IT and finance teams to enhance existing financial systems and design new solutions that streamline budget control functions.
• Establish and maintain best practices for expense management, ensuring that all departments adhere to defined processes for financial reporting, budget approvals, and spending controls.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for financial operations, identifying opportunities to enhance data accuracy, reduce manual effort, and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison between the finance department and other business units, ensuring alignment on financial goals, budgetary constraints, and financial performance.
• Provide support to other departments in understanding financial data and making informed decisions based on budget and forecast insights.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage budget control team members and develop their skills and capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven work environment that encourages cross functional team support and continuous improvement.

Internal Controls & Audit:

• Ensure that adequate internal controls are in place for budget approval, expense reporting, and capital investment processes.
• Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with all financial and regulatory standards.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• CPA or advanced degree is an advantage

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in budget control, financial planning, and analysis, including management roles.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry, particularly within crop protection or other regulated industries, is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of OPEX, CAPEX, and regulatory budgeting processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced financial modeling tools.

Specific technical knowledge:

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and forecasting skills.
• Proven ability to develop and manage budgets, providing detailed analysis and actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial reporting tools (ERP systems, SAP, etc.).
• Full fluency in English and Hebrew

The ideal candidate will have the following personal attributes:

• Gets things done and unafraid to take initiative
• Works well in a global multi-cultural environment and knows how to influence without direct authority and build consensus and organizational coalition
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong relationship building skills based on professional credibility
• Very strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical thinker and a creative problem solver
• Ability to multi-task and manage and prioritizes multiple projects and tasks
• Proven managerial and leadership capabilities
• Systematic thinker with strong planning and process orientation
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a focus on team development and collaboration