Africa PS Finance Business Partner at Bayer
Africa PS Finance Business Partner
Job Purpose:
Act as a co-pilot – Principal Finance support and business
partner for Africa PS Lead
Steer financial processes and analytics for Row Crop Seeds
across AFR manufacturing sites
Provide economics and financial analytics to support
operational team & management in their decisions
Act as a coach for the AFR PS finance team – manage AFR PS
finance communi
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Drive
regional consolidation of KPI’s for Africa
- Deliver
financial data driven analysis & simulations monthly, forecasts,
budgets and SBP
- Provide
cost analysis & explanations to support key business decisions (CAPEX,
Crop plan)
- Develop
analytical tools used to provide visibility of product supply performance
indicators
- Share
recommendations to seize opportunities or overcome challenges
- Interact
and support key business decisions
- Ensure
costing activities are performed in accordance with Group policies Support
controllership & drive interactions with both external & internal
auditors to ensure full compliance of the sites activities
- In
collaboration with the EMEA PS Finance lead and EMEA RC PS Finance BP:
- Develop
& steer a community of skilled site controllers and grower accountants
- Discuss,
prepare & execute succession planning and individual development plans
- Maintain
a working environment that reflects company values (empowerment,
collaboration with accountability, inclusion, focus on customer, act learn
fast and evolve)
- Ensure
efficient work & networking with teams across geography and functions
- Lead
continuous improvements Ensure all operations are consistently performed
across sites
- Identify
& mitigate weaknesses in internal processes
- Drive
a culture of compliance within sites where Site Controllers operate
- Maintain
training materials to ensure proper on boarding of newcomers
- Leverage
& share best practices and knowledge across team
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor
degree in finance, controlling or accounting with multiple years of
experience (5 years minimum)
- Successful
track record on coaching / leading multicultural teams
- Knowledge
of financial system (SAP) and expert usage of excel
- Experience
in Costing & Manufacturing environment (Agriculture experience is
appreciated) / Knowledge of product supply processes
- Ability
to navigate trough matrix organization and connect in a broad cross
functional / multicultural network
- Strong
storytelling capabilities with the ability to connect business dynamics
and financials
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Fluent
in English
Location: Kenya : Nairobi
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 855618
Digital Growth Specialist: FarmRise at Bayer
Digital Growth Specialist: FarmRise
Job Purpose:
To drive the successful adoption and growth of the FarmRise
app in Kenya by serving as the local product support liaison and champion,
bridging user needs to product features.
Build and drive strategic partnerships internally and
cross functionally as well as externally with Key partners and stakeholders and
steer aligned business outcomes to enhance customer experiences in the
assigned markets
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Support
design team on design sensibility during prototyping phases to ensure
solutions align, mirror and reflect local user needs,behaviours and
context
- Conduct
beta tests and pilots to test practicability, usability of new features
and support to validate such with users in core markets
- Collaborate
with Customer Experience teams to validate and document market insights
,digital platform trends and macros that will enable relevant roadmaps
reflecting user needs .Support the validation of farmer pain-points on an
ongoing basis.
- Coordinate
with customer teams ( USS, CFS ) to investigate reported issues and
communicate findings to the technical team to ensure timely ,effective and
efficient resolution.
- Collaborate
and cocreate with customer teams to design and execute FarmRise campaigns
ensuring consistent brand messaging across all touchpoints while
driving user acquisition and engagement.
- Coordinate
daily activities with the local implementation teams and ensure timely
completion of tasks according to agreed timelines including the
Development and implementation of relevant training programs
- Drive
innovation mentality to both internal and external partners by
articulating business outcomes, clear roadmaps and success criteria
- Collaborate
with the new business model teams to assess partnership growth
opportunities .Coordinate engagement activities on FarmRise that
accelerate digital driven solutions .
Required Qualification:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Data
Analytics and Business Administration
- Minimum
5 year’ experience in Digital Product Management. Digital
content development and Digital infrastructure development
- Sound
corporate business acumen including strong relationship development skills
.
- Ability
to work with multiple cross functional teams in the implementation of
digital tools and platforms
- Ability
to develop, foster and utilize a broad base of networks across the
organization
- Ability
to collaborate/communicate across teams
- Proven
ability to influence effectively in a matrix organization and works well
in teams.
Location: Kenya : Nairobi
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 860847
Finance BP East Africa at Bayer
Finance BP East Africa
Job Purpose:
Accountable for steering the financial performance of the
Division’s Commercial Operations for Country Group EA incl. planning,
forecasting, commercial strategies.
Primary point of contact to the Country Commercial Lead,
active member of the Country Divisional Management team.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Responsible
for delivering on financial targets by providing a reliable financial
steering (alignment operational/financial planning, target setting,
resource allocation, deviation analysis, mitigation plans).
- Closely
partners with the Country Commercial Lead and his/her leadership team to
ensure financial performance according to targets and driving strategic
and operational agenda.
- Acts
as a sparring partner by providing insights and challenging the
organization through benchmarks, trend analysis, as well as external
evaluations Identifies, pursues, manages business risks and opportunities - Preparation
and coordination of financial forecasts and financial planning (sales,
cost, FTE)
- Regular
reports (channel, margins), e.g. gross to net sales, marginal income
analysis, deviation analysis (volume, prices, currency).
- Calculating
and monitoring of reimbursements for marketing costs.
- Monitoring
financial incentive plans (STI, local sales incentives)
- Coordinating
financial risk management (ROC)
- Translates
business strategy into operational planning (e.g. from StraCo to OPC) and
ensure adherence to HQ standards and guidelines
- Develops
& establishes state-of-the-art controlling concepts
- Drives
and is strongly involved in efficient projects, continuous improvement
initiatives etc.
- Advanced
skills to analyse business and financial trends in order to make sound
business decisions – anticipating future market developments
- Liaise
with Corporate functions to ensure that financial transactions. are
correctly accounted for and aligned to the BG requirements on a
monthly basis e.g. P&I, marketing internal / external, returns for promotional purposes, damaged stock, expired stock etc - Evaluate
business models across the three EA countries
- Advise
on pricing decisions
Qualifications Required:
- Bachelor’s
or Master’s Degree in Business and Economics or any
other relevant/equivalent qualification in Finance/Risk Management (
CFA, CIMA)
- 8
Years of Business Finance Experience
- Ability
to present clear and concise recommendations to senior management /
stakeholders.
- Excellent
analytical, curiosity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
- Strong
decisions making skills, even in ambiguous situations.
- Experience
with financial and commercial acumen and interpreting company financial
statements.
- Relationship
management and negotiation skills.
- Strong
customer focus
- Role
model for the Bayer DSO Principles (VAAC)
Customer Agronomist at Bayer East Africa
Main Purpose:
- Showcase
Bayer value propositions and train partners and smallholder farmers on the
ground
- Create
demand for Bayer solutions via physical showcases and demos as well as
support for digital channels
- Build
Bayer and Dekalb brand value proposition in the region
- Region:
South Rift / Nyanza
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Deliver
the mission for the region together with the customer facing squad
- Jointly
manage the regional P&L with the customer-facing team
- Ensure
that the regional 90-day sales goals including budget are achieved
- Support
to identify most strategic retailers in the area
- Co-develop
annual regional sales and campaign plans for the region with the team
- Establish
demand generation trials and events on the ground aligned with regional
plan
- Conduct
trainings and support VBAs and lead farmers
- Coordinate
w. seasonal demand creation workforce and partners
- Identify
business opportunities and develop strategies to capture them.
- Identify
volume and market share gaps/trends and feed into regional strategy
- Keep
track of competitors activities and market changes and feed back to
supporting units
Key Working Relations:
- Cluster
Commercial Lead
- Customer
Facing Squad (incl. digital / customer interaction / …) / other regions
- Value
Proposition Unit Support Squad
- ComOps
Unit Support Squad
- Partnership
KAM and Tender Liaison / (new business squad)
- Farmers,
VBAs, Stakeholders, Channel & Business Partner
Qualifications & Competencies:
- University
Degree in Agriculture, preferably in seed or crop protection
- Relevant
experience in crop agronomy, seeds and pest control practices
- Solid
technical knowledge of varied agricultural practices and agronomic
practices and understanding of local market environment.
- Demonstrate
Bayer core competencies: Customer Focus, Drives Results, Values
Differences, Manages Complexity, Collaboration, and Instills Trust.
- Ability
to collaborate/communicate with and develop internal and external
partnerships.
- Ability
to work well in smallholder farmer markets.
- Highly
motivated, creative, dynamic, and well organized.
- Proficiency
in English and Kiswahili languages essential to facilitate communication
at the official and ground levels
- Valid
driving license – Class G (Motorcycle)
Field Equipment Technician at Bayer East Africa
Main Purpose
- As the
Seed Corn Field Equipment Technician at Bayer, you will play a pivotal
role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of all field
equipment related to seed corn production.
- This
position requires a deep understanding of agricultural machinery,
excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to
managing equipment logistics and maintenance schedules.
- Coordinates
the operational processes involving field equipment to support
planting, detasseling and harvesting operations.
- Implement
and administrate maintenance programs.
- Manage
growers regarding planning and execution of various field activities such
as planting, detasseling and harvesting.
- Give
weekly reports on machine utilization rate.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Equipment Management:
- Oversee
the procurement, deployment, and maintenance of all field equipment
necessary for seed corn production.
- Ensure
all equipment is properly calibrated, functional, and compliant with
safety standards.
- Implement
preventative maintenance schedules and coordinate repairs to
minimize downtime during critical production periods.
Operational Efficiency:
- Work
closely with field operations teams to optimize equipment usage and
efficiency
- Develop
strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce operational costs.
- Monitor
equipment performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
Logistics and Inventory Management:
- Manage
inventory of spare parts, tools, and supplies required for equipment
maintenance.
- Coordinate
equipment logistics, including transportation and storage, to support
seasonal and operational needs.
- Maintain
accurate records of equipment usage, repairs, and maintenance activities.
Team Collaboration:
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams including agronomists, engineers, and technicians to support seed corn production goals.
- Provide
technical guidance and training to field staff on equipment operation and maintenance best practices.
Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure
compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and
environmental standards.
- Conduct
regular safety inspections and promote a culture of safety among the equipment team.
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Agricultural
or technical Diploma. Or 3 years practical experience in farming
activities, planting and harvesting.
- 3
Years seed production experience
- Fluent
in English
- MS
Office software (Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.)
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills
- Results
oriented with ability to work on own initiative
- Strong
teamwork (flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing
others)
- Establish
clear direction and making decisions on a timely manne