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　　Job Description

　　The Future Begins Here

　　At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.

　　Bengaluru, the city, which is India’s epicenter of Innovation, has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey. In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.

　　At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity

　　Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace, where individuals are recognized for their backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continuously improving our collaborators journey in Takeda, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our diverse team.

　　OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

　　Ensure that all ERP systems related to ERP Finance (both L-Takeda and L-Shire) are appropriately designed, maintained, fit for purpose, and fully meet all legal, regulatory, country and business requirements

　　Support business priorities by proactively identifyingchanges in business and the technology landscape that would impact the ERP portfolio (SAP FI/CO, Concur, BlackLineand 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

　　Ensure that all system changes and projects are consistent with the core ERP system design template and standard business process definitions, ensuring standardization of business processes across the organisation

　　ACCOUNTABILITIES

　　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.

　　Keep up to date with latest development in the technology solutions underpinning the ERP Finance systems, andidentify opportunities to leverage these to improve business operations.

　　Partner with stakeholders within the business globally, as well as Consulting partners.

　　Contribute to the development of the strategy for the Finance ERPteam as a whole.

　　Ensure business continuity through operational and service excellence of responsible product lines

　　Oversee the productive and ongoing exchanges of information between the SME, user community, demand & release management, country deployment and Product Services.

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

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

　　Lead the final definition of user requirements, user stories, specifications and the update/review of Design Papers and process flows. Working closely with the key business and IT stakeholders and third-party providers to deliver new application solutions and enhancements to existing applications.

　　Drive consultation of architects, key business stakeholders, third party software and service providers and IT management in design, planning, integration, expansion, problem determination and resolution.

　　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.

　　Take ownership for innovation through sustain, product release & strategy, including third party providers.

　　CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE

　　Engage with countries and stakeholder to collect end user stories and requirements

　　Subject matter expertisein at least one ERP Finance process/module

　　Project deployment and product line capabilities adoption

　　Innovation and continuous improvement

　　Key stakeholders are business process owners, country leads, leads within the ERP Product Management Group and IT Business Leaders.

　　Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

　　Possess strong knowledge of both business and technology, to drive ERP solutions to harmonization, optimization and operationalexcellence of the ERP Services.

　　High level of ERP System Knowledge, in particularcore ERP Finance modules and touch points / interfaces to other ERP Modules and External Systems

　　Excellent ERP Finance Process Knowledge

　　Subject MatterExpertise in one or more functionalareas of ERP Finance

　　Understanding of legal, regulatory and local country requirementsthataffect the ERP Finance solution

　　Leadership

　　Adherence to all applicable performance review cycle requirements and HR policies

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

　　Contribute to Knowledge Sharing initiatives to other team members across the ERP Finance team

　　Drive future ERP strategy in relation to ERP Finance solutions

　　Decision-making and Autonomy

　　Solution Design / Change Request Approval

　　Provide recommendations to ERP leadership in relation to future state technological solutions and deployment options

　　Interaction

　　Takeda Business Solutions

　　ERP Project Teams / ERP Support Teams / ERP Leadership

　　Liaise with all additional applicable stakeholders including ERP Vendors, Takeda Finance Leadership and local in-country Finance

　　Innovation

　　Improve business processes and efficiency through the implementation of new technological solutions

　　Keep informed on developments in the ERP technology space and identifyrelevant use-cases for deployment at Takeda

　　Align system developments/enhancement with future ERP roadmap, ensuring that solutions are future-proofed and compatible with future ERPstate

　　Complexity

　　SAP FI/CO and Other ERP systems where applicable

　　Manage activities in concordance with objectives of ERP Finance team, respecting local HR processes, cultural aspects, time zone and languages etc

　　Manage relationships with multiple stakeholders (ERP Team, Takeda Business Solutions, Support Teams, ERP Vendors, External Consultants, Takeda Finance Community and local country Finance representatives)

　　Responsible for both Projects and Business as Usual issues that impact on the ERP Finance team.

　　EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

　　Required:

　　Minimum 6 years of SAP FI/CO functional, configuration and/or development experience with Bachelor’s Degree,

　　Minimum 4 years supporting business functions, specifically Finance processes and reporting

　　Strong technical / application development skills.

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

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

　　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.

　　Experience with implementing major third-party systems.

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

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

　　Desired:

　　Pharmaceutical industry and drug development experience desired.

　　Takeda Operations – comprehensive understanding of Takeda’s operating structure and methods, including a thorough knowledge of the foreign-owned parent company a plus.

　　SAP certification within module and/or technology desired

　　WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

　　Takeda is certified as a Top Employer, not only in India, but also globally. No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people.

　　At Takeda, you take the lead on building and shaping your own career.

　　Joining the ICC in Bengaluru will give you access to high-end technology, continuous training and a diverse and inclusive network of colleagues who will support your career growth.

　　BENEFITS:

　　It is our priority to provide competitive compensation and a benefit package that bridges your personal life with your professional career. Amongst our benefits are:

　　Competitive Salary + Performance Annual Bonus

　　Flexible work environment, including hybrid working

　　Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance Plans for self, spouse, and children

　　Group Term Life Insurance and Group Accident Insurance programs

　　Health & Wellness programs including annual health screening, weekly health sessions for employees.

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　5 days of leave every year for Voluntary Service in additional to Humanitarian Leaves

　　Broad Variety of learning platforms

　　Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

　　No Meeting Days

　　Reimbursements – Home Internet & Mobile Phone

　　Employee Referral Program

　　Leaves – Paternity Leave (4 Weeks) , Maternity Leave (up to 26 weeks), Bereavement Leave (5 calendar days)

　　ABOUT ICC IN TAKEDA:

　　Takeda is leading a digital revolution. We’re not just transforming our company; we’re improving the lives of millions of patients who rely on our medicines every day.

　　As an organization, we are committed to our cloud-driven business transformation and believe the ICCs are the catalysts of change for our global organization.

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　　Locations

　　IND - Bengaluru

　　Worker Type

　　Employee

　　Worker Sub-Type

　　Regular

　　Time Type

　　Full time