FP&A Analyst and Business Partner

FP&A Analyst and Business Partner

Major Tasks

Main Purpose & Value to the Business

• Support high-quality and timely business decisions by analyzing financial data and utilizing basic AI, analytics, and automation tools.
• Contribute to improving forecast accuracy, resource planning, and value creation for the Crop Science – Seeds & Traits business across NORLA.
• Transform complex financial and commercial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Anticipate risks and opportunities through scenario-based financial thinking.
• Accelerate Finance digital transformation by embedding AI and automation into FP&A workflows.

Outcomes, Skills and Capabilities

Key Outcomes (First 12–18 Months)

• Improved decision quality and speed through driver-based, scenario-rich forecasts.
• Established rolling risks and opportunities framework integrated into financial steering.
• Deployment of AI-enabled analytics and automation, reducing FP&A cycle times.
• Strong finance partnership with Seeds & Traits commercial leadership.
• Measurable upskilling of the Finance team in analytics and AI capabilities.

Top 4 Skills Required

1. Strategic Thinking – Ability to shape long-term scenarios, trade-offs, and resource allocation decisions.
2. Storytelling – Translate complex analysis into compelling executive-level narratives.
3. Analytics / Automation / AI – Design and deploy advanced analytics, automation, and AI solutions in FP&A.
4. Financial Acumen – Advanced ability to understand financial drivers, assess trade-offs, and apply financial judgment to guide business decisions across P&L and cash flow.

Technical & Digital Capabilities

• Driver-based financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis.
• Advanced analytics using BI tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Experience applying AI or GenAI to finance use cases (forecasting, pricing, automated insights).
• Process automation and data transformation capabilities.
• Strong data governance and model transparency mindset.

Key Working Relations

• Head of Finance CS
• NorLa Finance CS Team
• S&T Mission
• Strategy & Profitability Team
• Unit Leaders
• Product Supply and Supply Chain
• Local CFO and country platform functions
• Corporate functions (Legal & Compliance, Local Internal Audit)

Qualifications & Competencies

• Higher education in Economics, Finance, Administration, or Engineering.
• Proven FP&A or Finance Business Partnering experience.
• Demonstrated impact using analytics or AI to improve financial performance.
• Experience working with matrix and multi-country organizations.
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Experience using: GenAI, Power BI, Anaplan, SAP, Microsoft Office, Power Automate.

Years of Experience

• 3-6 years

Financial Figure

• 400M€ in Net Sales

Position Skills

• Higher education in Economics, Finance, Administration, or Engineering.
• English (fluent oral and writing).
• Proficient in MS Office applications; D1 / SAP / HFM knowledge is desirable.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis.
• Solid background in Finance.
• Experience working in multifunctional teams.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills.