Enable America Jobs

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

ERP/SAP Finance consultant – Senior (FI)

Full-time. Flexible work available. Bratislava, Slovakia.

The Future Begins Here

At Takeda, we are creating a future-ready organization that uses data and digital to meet the needs of patients, our people, and the planet. We need your help to make this happen. Join our new Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Bratislava, Slovakia. In this role at our state-of-the-art center, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and create solutions that will benefit patients around the world. Become the heart of our internal innovation engine.

At Takeda we unite in diversity

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.

Responsibilities

• Work on global transformational projects, local deployment projects or change requests primarily in area of SAP Finance (FI-GL; FI-AP; FI-AR; Treasury; CO)

• A solid business understanding of Finance/Controlling processes, combined with hands-on SAP configuration experience. Candidate should understand integration points and dependencies between the SAP FI/CO components and other SAP ECC (mainly SD, MM and PP), S/4 HANA).

• Participate in the design of roadmaps for product line, ensuring integration into the overall product management roadmap and release plans (SAP ECC, SAP S/4 HANA) and raising any issues related to the critical path of the product to the Product Owner, Finance SAP managers and ERP Platform counterparts

• Participate in the definition of user requirements, user stories, functional/technical specifications and the update/review of Design Papers and process flows. Work closely with the key business and IT stakeholders and third-party providers to deliver new application solutions and enhancements to existing applications.

• Act as the ‘go to’ person for stakeholders and liaison/driver for business community. Possess strong knowledge of both business and technology regarding ERP solutions and developments. Propose best practice change and business support.

• Ensure that all system changes and projects adhere to Takeda standard integrated design, build and deployment processes. Ensure that dependencies are understood, managed and communicated.

• Lead resolution of complex problems with a global impact on the business and identify opportunities to streamline business and/or layered system processes and ensure delivered work meets technical, functional, performance and business requirements as well as best practices.

• Actively engage with the release and engagement teams, major programs ensuring active adoption and deployment of product line capabilities. Support active engagements andcontinuous improvement as required.

• Partner with countries and key business stakeholders to lead the identification of changes in business and the initial drafting of end user stories.

• Contribute to the development of the strategy for the Finance ERP team as a whole.

• Ensure alignment with Business Process Owners and IT Business Partners to drive engagement, process design, prioritization and deployment support across the respective areas.

• Support business priorities by proactively identifying changes in business and the technology landscape that would impact the ERP portfolio (SAP FI/CO, Concur, BlackLine and other ERP systems)

• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic input into ERP Finance functional areas and technologies, contributing to future ERP strategic direction and system selection/deployment decisions

• Responsible for identification and communication of required skills and training opportunities to Product Line Lead

• Mentor and develop more junior team members within SAP Finance on technical/process areas

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Finance or equivalent.

• Minimum 6+ years of SAP functional, configuration experience in FI (FI-GL, FI-AR, FI-AP; CO), Taxes, Asset management

• Practical experience with 2+ full lifecycle SAP implementation projects for global clients

• Manage and configure new SAP capabilities and proto-type solutions to determine fit for meeting stated business requirements

• Experience in FI/CO integration with other modules including Sales and Distribution, Material Management and, Supply Chain, Intercompany.

• Ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner.

• Experience with data migration tools and data migration strategy on finance related objects

• Understanding of legal, regulatory and local country requirements that affect the ERP Finance solution

• Design ERP Finance interfaces with other applications including an understanding of Takeda’s middleware solutions that provide these capabilities

• Project management experience, including management of full lifecycle implementations for major application implementation.

• Ability to analyze a wide variety of data and make appropriate decisions.

• Ability to set priorities, develop workflow processes and manage business and provider relationships.

• Extensive experience with SDLC methodology and the validation process, including writing deliverables for validated systems.

Desired:

• Pharmaceutical industry and drug development experience.

• SAP certification within module and/or technology.

• Experience with working with multiple teams across a matrixed organization to implement solutions.

• Experience in S4/HANA implementation

What Takeda Can Offer You

At Takeda, you may build your career, while contributing to better people’s lives. Expect trust driven culture built around Integrity, Fairness, Honesty and Perseverance. Joining ICC will give you access to high end technology, training and colleagues who will support your growth.

Salary

As a motivated employee, you should be compensated appropriately. The minimum salary for this position is €3850 per month (full time), but your final remuneration package may be higher depending on your qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Here are a few benefits our employees are enjoying at Takeda. To get a full picture of what we are offering, follow this link (https://newcareer.visme.co/view/w43y3e8o-takeda-icc-bratislava-benefits-2023) .

• Cafeteria

• Medical - High standard medical care

• Bridge days

• Summer Hours

• Multisport Card

Your application and any and all conversations that occur with the recruiter, HR, and the hiring manager as part of that application will be treated in the strictest confidence.

#LI-Hybrid

Locations

SVK - Bratislava – Svatoplukova

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time