Finance Manager

Advanta is a global seed business adapting to rapidly increasing food insecurity and climate change by providing farmers with innovation and new technologies. As part of UPL Group, Advanta aims to deliver high quality seeds with excellent agronomic practices and crop protection solutions. Advanta operates in over 80 countries under global brands of Advanta, Alta and Pacific Seeds. Advanta holds a leadership position in tropical and sub-tropical geographies in corn, grain and forage sorghum, sunflower, canola, rice, and a variety of vegetables. With over 60 years' experience in plant genetics, Advanta provides seeds technology that ensures crop performance and farmers prosperity.

As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial operations, providing strategic insights to leadership, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. You will serve as a key business partner to senior management, helping to develop and implement financial strategies that support our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive business activity reports, financial statements, and forecasts
• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information for management, recommending strategic courses of action
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and company performance against business plans
• Lead and oversee the finance department, setting goals and objectives while designing frameworks for achievement
• Identify opportunities to reduce or maintain costs through detailed analysis of financial reports and business processes
• Manage the preparation and execution of the company's budget
• Collaborate with various departments to align on company plans and strategic directions
• Ensure all financial legal requirements are met with precision and timeliness
• Coordinate with auditors to maintain appropriate monitoring of company finances
• Take responsibility for BIR Tax compliance and coordinate with legal department for SEC requirements and other legal matters
• Prepare monthly payroll computations and manage related statutory requirements
• Lead financial meetings and deliver critical reports and metrics to leadership
• Handle additional administrative functions as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification, preferably with audit and tax experience
• Approximately 5 years of experience in accounting and audit fields
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with financial software
• Experience with SAP or other accounting software preferred

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.

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