Platform Engineer, Enterprise Platforms, SAP FIN GL

Job Description

At Astellas, we strive to become a cutting-edge, value-driven life science innovator. This means working at the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients.

What sets us apart is our focus on patients, our pioneering innovation, our collaborative culture, and the passion of our talented people.

Making a positive impact on patients’ lives is the purpose behind everything we do. At Astellas, we are relentless in our pursuit of scientific progress and in tackling unmet medical needs, demonstrated by our legacy in oncology, overactive bladder and transplant and our impressive pipeline in women's health, blindness and regeneration, genetic regulation, immuno-oncology, mitochondria and targeted protein degradation.

About Us :

We are a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, with a team of more than 14,000 managing operations in approximately 70 countries around the world.

We are in the Top 30 global biopharma company based on global revenues and are predicted to be one of the Top 10 Cancer Drug Makers of 2024 by Fierce Pharma.

We are looking for candidates who will thrive in our entrepreneurial and empowering environment where talent and leadership flourish.

Do your values align with our Astellas Way - patient focus, ownership, results, openness and integrity? Then we would love to hear from you.

From the first day in role, everyone at Astellas has a responsibility for creating a brighter future for patients around the world.

We nurture exceptional relationships with our employees to allow them to thrive, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional business results.

We work to create a culture where our people feel empowered to pursue brave ideas and ambitious outcomes, to have the confidence to be accountable for a higher standard of performance and embody a competitive and solutions-oriented mindset.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and diverse culture is what makes us uniquely Astellas.

Description As a Platform Engineer of a team of individuals in a specific area of digital expertise, you will be a crucial player in driving our digital initiatives forward in our agile organization.

Our agile operating model consists of two components Digital Capability and Digital Execution. Digital Execution are about aligning multiple missions around business goals and facilitating collaboration on a larger scale.

Digital Capability, on the other hand, focus on the growth and development of individuals within a specific expertise area.

This dual structure enables us to scale agile practices efficiently while maintaining a focus on both product development and individual skill enhancement.

An Enterprise Business Platforms Engineer focuses on the development, deployment, and integration of software platforms that support our business processes and operations.

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 FICO.

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.

Essential Job Duties

Platform Development and Configuration : Design, develop, and configure business platforms to meet the specific needs of our organization.

This could involve programming, configuring settings, and integrating various software solutions.

• System Integration : Ensure seamless integration between different business platforms and systems (e.g., integrating CRM and ERP systems) to enhance data flow and business processes.
• Performance Monitoring and Optimization : Regularly monitor the performance of business platforms, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to improve efficiency and user experience.
• User Support and Training : Provide technical support to platform users, resolve issues, and conduct training sessions to ensure users can effectively utilize the platforms.
• Initiative Execution : Actively participate in and contribute to various initiatives, applying your specialized skills to achieve the objectives and expected Value.

Contribute to the ongoing realization of Value from these enterprise platforms through continuous integration and deployment.

• Collaboration : Work collaboratively with team members within the subdivision and across other digital and business units.
• Continuous Learning : Engage in continuous learning and professional development to stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in a specific area of expertise.
• Innovation : Contribute innovative ideas and approaches to enhance project outcomes and digital capabilities.
• Reporting : Regularly report on the progress of the various Value Teams and outcomes to your Capability Lead and team members.
• Problem-Solving : Employ analytical and problem-solving skills to overcome project challenges and deliver effective solutions.
• Quality Assurance : Ensure the highest quality and consistency in the work delivered.

Requirements

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science / Information Technology / Business Administration in Finance
• 7 + 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.

• 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 :

• 3 years of experience in team leadership role(s) directing, leading, or managing the finance team offshore model
• Ability to resolve complex support queries and be able to configure and test all support related queries in GL, PCA, AR & AP Finance areas with strong integration knowledge of other FICO sub modules along with cross functional integration knowledge with OTC, SCM, P2P & HR
• 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.
• ERP SAP S4 / HANA, SAP ECC
• SAP Finance & Controlling -Specific expertise knowledge in GL, Profit center accounting, New GL, document splitting, AR and AP
• 1Bolt-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 Service Now, 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.

Working Environment

• This position is remote and is based in Canada.
• 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.

Additional Information Astellas Pharma Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.

Astellas Pharma Canada requires full Vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Reasonable accommodation to this policy may be granted for a valid accommodation request under human rights legislation.

No telephone inquiries, in-person applications, or agencies please. While we appreciate all applications, only candidates under consideration will be contacted