Department : Global Finance Services – Controlling Operations
Scope : Global
Supervisor : TM1 Business Enablement Lead – M&S
Location : Budapest OR Bogota / Kuala Lumpur / Hyderabad / Key Markets
About the job
TM1 & Reporting Insights is at the heart of finance forecasting, budgeting & analysis and are the major platforms on which Group Controlling planning & budgeting strategic aims are managed. The scope of this role is global, as part of Decision Support & Analytics (DS&A) team, covers the Manufacturing Global Function.
This role :
- Is the Subject Matter Expert for TM1 & Reporting Insight solutions within Manufacturing perimeter
- Manages the deployment of TM1 solutions for Manufacturing in line with agreed strategic and functional standards of TM1 Core Model, ensuring Master Data Management, Data Integrity & User Support & Training are planned and delivered across relevant Controlling Operations & Manufacturing Finance teams.
- Support the deployment, alongside Head of Data Visualisation & Dashboarding, of Reporting Insight solutions
- Can understand business requirements and translate these to a TM1 / PowerBI designed solution.
- Follows appropriate project management methodology to develop, test & deploy project phases
JOB SUMMARY
The role manages project deployment lifecycle activities (planning, testing, change management, knowledge transfer, training materials & final deployment) of standardised global TM1 / Reporting Insight solutions for the Manufacturing perimeter which are aligned with Group strategy. This includes :
Supporting the scoping, definition and design of the business requirementsSupporting the TM1 design model which meets both business needs and the strategic objectives of the Group.Creation of documentation of operational view on the overall architecture of any new / changes to the modules set up, ensuring scalability, simplification / standardisation and efficient processesEscalate issues / change requests to TM1 Business Enablement Lead as neededManage functional processes including knowledge transfer & initial Controlling Operations training sessionsContribute to best practice sharing and continuous improvement plans; provide expertise as needed.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Design of the Solution
Support the TM1 Business Enablement Lead in gathering business process flow and requirements informationParticipate in any required gap analysis / deep-dive sessions with relevant Business Process Owners & Subject Matter Experts to finalise TM1 design solutionsSupport the TM1 design activities to produce relevant design documentationImplementation
Manage project deployment activities, following most appropriate methodology.Maintain project status reports defining action plans, issues and resolutionsEnsure that risks and issues are identified, formalized & communicated to the TM1 Business Enablement LeadMonitor progress, address change request, propose core model update to the TM1 Governance / process owners (depending on topic)Testing & training
Perform robust System Integration TestingSupport and deliver user acceptance testingCreation of TM1 functional documentation and perform knowledge transfer to Controlling OperationSupport the creation of TM1 Operational documentation with Controlling Operations teamsChange Management
Together with representatives from the Global Process Owner team, carry out the change management activities
Contribute into communication actionsBe the change agent promoting the benefits of the proposed changeParticipate in workshops and touch points relevant stakeholdersAbout you
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
3+ years’ experience of working within Finance environments with exposure to Global / Regional teamsDemonstrate a good track record in controlling and / or accounting and financial reporting, preferably in a Pharmaceutical / Consumer Products industryExperience translating business needs into process and implementation requirements at Finance system project implementation environmentA strong knowledge of TM1 Manufacturing applications would be a major advantageAn understanding of Manufacturing Finance Operational activities would be a major advantageKEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Understanding of Project Methodologies, including Waterfall, AgileBroad understanding of controlling and reporting processes (end to end view) as well as the main tools being used in the Group (SAP, TM1, etc.)Experience of implementing systems across multiple countries / scopesKnowledge of modeling and design approach for TM1 solution and processesAbility to translate complex business needs into clear processes and frameworksFluent in written and verbal EnglishHoned Interpersonal Skills – active listening, good presentation & communication skillsDetermined with a strong focus on delivering resultsMAIN INTERACTIONS
Main Interfaces / Relationships :
Internal : Business Operations, Controlling Operations, Manufacturing Finance teams and Digital.At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
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