Chapter Lead, SAP Finance, PlatformX at Astellas Pharma

, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SAP FICO, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Technical Analysis, Project Management, Agile Methodology, Problem Solving, Communication, Documentation, Solution Design, Stakeholder Collaboration, Quality Assurance, Training, SAP S4/HANA, SAP ECC, Finance

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Title - Chapter Lead, SAP Finance, PlatformX Do you want to be part of an inclusive team that works to develop innovative therapies for patients? Every day, we are driven to develop and deliver innovative and effective new medicines to patients and physicians. If you want to be part of this exciting work, you belong at Astellas! Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are committed to turning innovative science into medical solutions that bring value and hope to patients and their families. Keeping our focus on addressing unmet medical needs and conducting our business with ethics and integrity enables us to improve the health of people throughout the world. For more information on Astellas, please visit our website at www.astellas.com [https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.astellas.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Cseth%40recruitrooster.com%7C59d7121876474762797c08d92ce14af5%7Cf4e1fd9942ea4d61957ae47394505924%7C1%7C0%7C637590168405503237%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=iaBVZrKeN7JRw3YZwXpqm%2FiJYBkbTiB0bxaXAq7xeLw%3D&reserved=0]. Astellas’ Global Capability Centers – Overview Astellas’ Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and to co-locate core capabilities that are currently dispersed. Our three GCCs are in India, Poland and Mexico. The GCCs will enhance our operational efficiency, resilience and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands. Our GCCs are an integral part of Astellas, guided by our shared values and behaviors, and are critical enablers of the company’s strategic priorities, sustainable growth, and commitment to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients. This position is based in Bengaluru and will require some on-site work. Purpose and Scope: As the Chapter Lead for SAP Finance you will provide technical oversight, lead the team and will be a crucial player in driving our Finance digital initiatives forward in our agile organization. This role involves a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of the specific platforms that drive business functions such as SAP Finance. The goal is to ensure these platforms are optimized to support business goals, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. You will be at the forefront of implementing innovative solutions and will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in your field. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: * Business Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs, goals, and objectives. Analyse business processes and workflows to identify improvement opportunities and define requirements for solutions. * Technical Specification Development: Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications that guide the development of software applications, systems, or processes. Ensure that these specifications meet both the business needs and technical standards. * Solution Design and Recommendation: Work with Digital and software development teams to design solutions that fulfil business requirements. Evaluate potential technical solutions for feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives. * Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure clear communication and understanding of project goals, requirements, and constraints. Facilitate meetings and discussions to gather feedback and consensus. * Project Management Support: Assist in project management tasks, such as planning, scheduling, and tracking progress. Ensure that projects stay on track to meet deadlines and budget constraints. * Testing and Quality Assurance: Participate in the testing of developed solutions to ensure they meet the defined requirements and standards. Assist in identifying and documenting bugs or issues for resolution. * Training and Support: Develop training materials and provide support to users on new systems or applications. Ensure that end-users are equipped to use the new solutions effectively. * Documentation: Create and maintain documentation related to business requirements, technical specifications, project plans, and reports to ensure knowledge is captured and shared. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science/Information Technology /Business Administration in Finance * 10 + years of SAP experience in SAP FICO Areas with a proven record of accomplishment as a team lead of large and complex SAP business-system transformation programs. With at least 2 S/4 Hana Projects. * 5 years of experience in team leadership role(s) directing, leading, or managing the finance team offshore model * Good Accounting knowledge would be a plus * Relevant experience in business analysis, technical analysis, or a related area, demonstrating a track record of bridging business needs with technical solutions. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand complex business issues and develop appropriate technical solutions. * Good understanding of information technology, software development life cycles, and architectural frameworks. Familiarity with programming languages, databases, and software development tools is beneficial. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and vice versa. * Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with diverse groups of stakeholders, including business users, Digital professionals, and management. * Good knowledge of Agile methodology, principles and practices. * Precision in documenting requirements, specifications, and project details to ensure clarity and alignment with objectives. * Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements, technologies, and project priorities. Preferred Qualifications: * 3 years of experience in the Life Sciences Industry * Ability to resolve complex support queries and guide the team members with expert advice for any support related queries in Finance areas * Major large, complex high-end SAP implementations; experience in multi-country implementations required * Broad and deep SAP application and technical knowledge including latest innovations required in Finance area * Must have had hands-on experience with designing, configuring, and implementing SAP solutions and modules (specifically FICO), covering business processes in finance, and controlling. * Must have had experience with implementing one or more of the SAP solutions listed below and should have hands-on prior SAP ECC configuration experience in multiple modules. Strong Intercompany knowledge with integration with other modules is needed. * ERP -- SAP S4/HANA, SAP ECC * SAP Finance & Controlling -- all modules, FSCM Treasury, Material Ledger * Bolt-on applications such as Thompson Reuters Tax Engine, OPENTEXT, SWIFTNET and BLACKLINE * User experience and Mobility -- SAP FIORI * Analytics and Business Intelligence -- SAP BW4/HANA, S4/HANA Analytics, * Administration systems -- SAP Solution Manager, HP ALM & TOSCA * Application integration technologies -- SAP PO, CPI, External gateway systems * Ability to work in highly matrixed environments managing global teams comprised of employees and system integrators. * Integration with SAP BPC, SAC planning knowledge is a plus Working Environment * This position is will be in our location GCC Bengaluru, India * At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Responsibilities

The Chapter Lead for SAP Finance will provide technical oversight and lead the team to drive Finance digital initiatives. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, developing technical specifications, and ensuring solutions meet business goals.