Global Lead SAP Finance R2R & Product costing Solutions

Sandoz · Telangana Sandoz

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Job Description

The Global Lead SAP Finance R2R & Product costing Solutions is acting as primary Business Partner for Finance functions in ‘Record To Report’, Product Cost Accounting, Intercompany Accounting (thereafter called ‘area of responsibility’). The person will act as IT functional lead, be a competent partner to Business Teams, Technology Teams and drive functional & process related discussions with Business Process Owners (BPO).

The role will cover the active governance and technical ownership of solutions in the area of responsibility (e.ge. SAP Finance Core/Template governance) working together with Business and technical delivery teams to shape, prioritize and realize technical evolution. Developing and shaping technology direction, strategy, roadmap for applications in alignment with Business process owners (BPO), the overall SAP Finance strategy in cooperation with the relevant platform and architecture teams is a key component of the role.

Major Accountabilities

• Act as primary Business Partner for Finance function in ‘‘Record To Report’, Product Cost Accounting, Overhead Cost Controlling. Foster best practice application in Business process and technology solution design
• Act as technical solution owner, as owner of technical core/template design of predominantly SAP based functionalities in R2R (General FI/CO, AA, PC, OM, integration to AR/AP, Inventory Accounting, parallel accounting and valuation, local and global accounting and reporting requirements), Product Cost Accounting (product cost planning, cost object controlling).
• Define, align (with Business leads and within Technology teams) and execute technology delivery strategy for area of responsibility with the aim of bringing cutting-edge innovation, process standardization with high focus on user experience, automation and efficiency improvements.
• Partner with other Technology teams for demand and user requirement analysis, evaluate solutions and drive the preparation of solution proposal including effort and cost estimates.
• Ensure on time, within budget and quality delivery of portfolio in a compliant manner in line with Business expectations and Technology strategy in collaboration with delivery organizations
• Own the design of innovative, fit-for-purpose, reusable and scalable functionality in area of responsibility and steer deployment with delivery teams following Business priorities to generate the desired Business value and impact
• Establish governance structure for service delivery (projects, enhancements, operations) with right stakeholder representation in area of area of responsibility.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, to drive service delivery activities and resolve integration challenges effectively.
• Identify potential risks and issues related to applications integration, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to minimise impact on service delivery
• Facilitate clear communication between technical teams, business units, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful adoption of the integrated solution.

Ideal Background

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Business Administration, or related field; (Master’s degree is preferred) or adequate/comparable alternative education/documented experience
• Certification in SAP Finance modules or proven/documented expertise in SAP Finance and Controlling modules (ECC / S/4HANA) required.
• Education/certification/proven expertise in Financial and Management accounting principles and processes beneficial.

Languages

• Fluent English required (oral and written)

Experience and Skills

• 10+ years of experience in design, configuration, usage of SAP Finance/Controlling modules in multinational organizations
• Sound knowledge of SAP Finance transactional and analytics landscape, SAP platforms and applications and integrations to industry leading non SAP products in Finance area
• Documented experience in SAP functional areas of R2R (GL, AA, AR/AP, bank accounting), parallel valuation, profit centre accounting, overhead cost controlling (CO-OM) incl. corresponding finance master data setup, product cost accounting (CO-PC) and related financial planning processes
• Good leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive change and innovation.
• Experience in SAP Core/Template governance and working in diverse cultural environments.
• Experience with ITIL frameworks and other service management methodologies.

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us!

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