SAP S/4HANA Data Design Analyst – Environmental, Social & Governance

at  AstraZeneca

We are one purpose-led global organisation. The enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world.
AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large-scale transformation of the IT landscape by the replacement of current ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems with one global solution.
Our current technology is used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This programme provides the opportunity for real transformation and to shape the way of working globally for many years to come.
This programme requires the best. Whether it be the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. The programme seeks to deliver a world class change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefits of its employees and patients.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

As a SAP S/4HANA Data Design Analyst, you will define and document relevant S/4HANA target state business data standards. You will apply your data and process expertise to support ESG related S/4 process design. You will also be involved in supporting the change journey from current to future state data design. Your role will also involve leading the prioritisation of data delivery related to ESG and reporting on progress to ESG Data Design Lead and other relevant stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Familiarity with SAP or S/4 HANA data sets and data constructs (ideally Supply Chain and/ or Procurement data).
• Familiarity with key ESG concepts and common areas of application.
• Demonstrable knowledge of how business data requirements support process execution and analytics.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering business outcomes in a global, matrix organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a diverse, global team, within and across functions.

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of ESG data sets.
• Understanding of ESG modules in SAP.
• Experience in Data Governance.
• Experience in measuring, managing and improving Data Quality.
• S/4 HANA implementation experience.
  When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
  At AstraZeneca, we are one purpose-led global organisation. We are the enablers and innovators, ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop life-changing medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause, opening the locks to save lives, ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world. Our Axial Programme is powered by S/4HANA, a new ERP system that will transform the way we work through our entire supply chain - from bench to patient. This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will shape our ways of working globally for many years to come.
  Are you ready to bring out the best in yourself and others? Are you open to different thinking to cross-pollinate ideas and approaches? If so, there’s no better place to take ownership of your career than AstraZeneca. Apply now

Join us as a SAP S/4HANA Data Design Analyst in our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) team. This role is pivotal in supporting the implementation of several new ESG modules in SAP, including Sustainability Footprint Manager (SFM) and Sustainability Control Tower (SCT). You will be responsible for coordinating business data requirements, providing best practice data design proposals, defining and documenting relevant S/4 Enterprise Data Standards, and ensuring that existing SAP data is ready to migrate to S/4 HANA.