Finance Business Partner US Ag

About UPL UPL (NSE: UPL, BSE: 512070, LSE: UPLL) is a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long‑term food supply. UPL focuses on innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable. They are the fastest growing company in the industry, delivering results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Equal Opportunity Employer UPL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants irrespective of race, colour, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. UPL complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing non‐discrimination in employment. Job Summary Lead Finance Business Partner – US Ag business. Drive financial performance, strategic decision‐making and transformational initiatives across commercial organizations. Role includes strategic projects, M&A support and business model optimization. Provide business performance management, strategic decision support and financial insights that shape growth strategies. Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, enable operational excellence and provide financial leadership for strategic initiatives and acquisitions. Job Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership : Act as trusted advisor to senior commercial leaders, influencing decisions through robust financial analysis and scenario planning. Strategic Projects : Support due diligence, valuation modeling and integration planning for acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Collaborate with corporate development and global finance teams to assess investment opportunities and risks. Performance Management : Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Monitor financial performance against targets and provide actionable recommendations. Commercial Insights : Deliver product‐level profitability analysis, gross margin optimization and pricing strategy support in partnership with marketing and sales teams. Cost Optimization : Drive cost control initiatives and identify efficiency opportunities across functions. Sales Incentive Governance : Oversee incentive plan design and execution, ensuring transparency and alignment with business goals. Financial Reporting & Analytics : Prepare executive‐level dashboards and reports for senior leadership, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Transformation & Systems : Lead finance‐related process improvements and digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability. Stakeholder Engagement : Represent finance in cross‐functional strategic forums and commercial review meetings, influencing decisions at the leadership level. Internal / External Stakeholders Head of Commercial Head of Marketing Controller Performance/Succès Metrics Strategic & Decision Impact / Partnering Value Forecasting & Planning Quality P&L Margin Improvement Cash, Working Capital & Balance Sheet Cost Leadership & Productivity Risk, Controls & Compliance (Controllership Partnership) Operating Rhythm & Enablement Required Skills / Experience Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field; MBA or CFA/CPA strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including business partnering and exposure to strategic projects or M&A. Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive strategic outcomes. Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills. Strong analytical and problem‐solving capabilities with a strategic mindset. Proficiency in SAP and advanced MS Excel; experience with BI tools preferred. Exceptional communication and leadership skills to manage cross‐functional collaboration. UPL Competencies Adaptability & Resilience: Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances, altering behaviour and scaling up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open, inclusive, and accepting workplace. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Creative mindset and ability to think holistically, take calculated risks and maximise opportunities. Results Orientation: Takes action, pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition. Execution Excellence: Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes, systems and people; has sharp focus on quality‐orientation. Strategic Orientation: Demonstrates knowledge of the social, economic, and environmental factors and how they impact business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking. Building Teams and Talent: Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation, quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments. Customer Centricity: Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr AgHires