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Drive implementation and operations of Astellas EPM systems to support global planning for Astellas. Maintain financial operation of EPM systems and ensure that data is consistent with other systems BPC, SAP. The position is also responsible to implement new or enhancement in planning systems, drive consistency across divisions and provide solutions to planning requirements. Responsibilities: Responsibility for financial planning system and day to day operation Facilitate and drive a globally consistent end-to-end system process execution with defined roles, responsibilities, outputs and expectations Works with IS, GBS, Finance Business Partners and COE process, delivery and reporting teams to implement and operate financial planning system Cross functional collaboration with FBPs and COE towers to translate requirements into functional requirements and use cases Accountable for financial controls for financial planning system Align financial planning systems operations with enterprise planning requirements Collaborate with operational teams across Astellas to integrate operational and financial planning Support on legacy financial planning systems migration of businesses and activities to Astellas latest EPM system Provide BAU support for post production of EPM models Provide hands-on training to end users to facilitate adoption of the EPM system or enhancements to existing EPM models. Drive standardization and efficiency through process improvements and projects Location(s) Bengaluru, India Requirements Required Qualifications: Undergraduate degree(or international equivalent) with emphasis in Finance or Accounting or Computer Science(or related data analysis degree) 10+ years of financial analysis and / or accounting experience, in a multi-national, multi-currency environment Minimum of 5+ years analysis and systems experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry and 3+ years financial modelling experience 3+ years experience managing and coaching staff including vendor resources Pharma Finance experience a plus Poise, confidence, adaptability and effective influencing skills needed for interacting with Astellas leaders in challenging situations Recent experience and demonstrated aptitude leveraging enterprise-grade data / reporting systems Demonstrated initiative and creativity in pioneering new approaches and ways of working Effective interpersonal skills and with ability to operate among diverse cultures Strong teamwork and partner behaviours Well-developed written and oral communication skills in English History of developing high achieving staff Working knowledge of various statistical modelling techniques and their application within complex analytical projects, e.g., regression modelling, ROI, portfolio attrition. Preferred Qualifications: CPA, CA, CMA, CIMA, CGMA, ACMA or international equivalent MBA in Finance Experience successfully working in a geographically distributed team Experience supporting pharma in a finance or planning role strongly preferred Experience with systems like Anaplan, SAP, SAC, Tableau, Qlik and BPC a plus Experience improving financial planning and reporting activities. 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.
