The Associate Business Systems Consultant needs to partner with the Tax team to provide support and implement new tax projects, adhering to documented Abbvie SDLC processes. The role will serve as the primary point of contact for the Vertex system and work closely with the Tax team to meet business needs.
In this role you will be responsible for:
To understand and support Abbvie SLC's tasks to implement new Tax projects.
Capture business requirements and work with relevant process teams to deliver the requirements.
Primary point of contact for Vertex and cross-functional process teams ( SAP RTR/ PTP and OTC teams) to support Tax Projects.
Works directly with business unit clients to understand specific business processes business drivers and business strategies across multiple business units; identifies and communicates resulting needs and opportunities for business process improvement that can be enabled via technology;
Investigates and understands capabilities of existing systems and technologies already in use across the business area and similar and interconnected business areas in AbbVie and investigates available technologies applied to this business area in industry; identifies information required to support the business strategy and leads the development of appropriate information management strategies, developing them as an integrated part of the business strategy.
Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Identifies current and emerging business needs and evaluates alternative technology solutions using standard information systems methodologies and best practices.
Proactively seeks out strategic business opportunities for the application of new or existing technology capabilities (across multiple business areas) with high-level business unit executives providing key opinion-leading clients with comprehensive strategic analyses and insights to help them discover strategic uses of technology products and services.
Develops, leads, or reviews the creation of information systems strategy to support the strategic requirements of multiple business areas. Identifies the business benefits of alternative strategies. Ensures compliance between business strategies and technology directions. May prepare testing plans to confirm that requirements and system design are accurate and complete. Conducts training.
Make recommendations to process stakeholders regarding the correct approach to achieve process improvement objectives. These may include business process outsourcing, application development or adopting business process management (BPM) practices.
Develops business relationships and integrates activities with other BTOs to ensure successful implementation and support of project efforts. Manages relationships between clients involved and BTOs to assure effective communication between the groups is occurring. Brokers services within BTS on behalf of customers; coordinates portfolio of solutions, and identifies interdependencies.
Allies with other BTOs to remain current on project status, and inform customer management of progress; conversely, keeps BTS managers aware of user issues and resolves conflicts. Identifies the impact of any relevant statutory, internal or external regulations on the organization's use of information.
Has defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work, including technical, financial, and quality aspects. Establishes organizational objectives and delegates assignments. Accountable for actions and decisions taken by self and subordinates.
Accountable for the accuracy of the fit of the proposed business process improvements and the technical solution to the business needs and the information upon which the business justification and prioritization decisions are made. Also accountable for communicating the business need and drivers to development groups to ensure the implementation phase can fulfill the business need.
Tools and skills you will use in this role:
SAP S4 Hana including SD/MM & FI
Vertex System
Strong communication skills
Presentation building and presenting skills
Experiences that make you a strong fit for this role:
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree with 6 years’ experience; Master’s Degree with five years’ experience. PhD with 0 years’ experience.
Working knowledge of SAP S/4 Hana including SD/MM & FI processes.
Working knowledge of Vertex System.
Project management experience working within an agile or waterfall project environment.
Excellent written and oral English communication skills.
Beneficial:
Previous experience working in biopharmaceutical industry
If you believe you’re a great fit for this job but don’t have all of the experiences listed above, we encourage you to apply anyway!
Why Business Technology Solutions
For anyone who wants to use technology and data to make a difference in people’s lives, shape the digital transformation of a leading biopharmaceutical company, and secure sustainable career growth within a diverse, global team: we’re ready for you.
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