Senior Associate - Next Gen Forecasting

What you will do

In this vital role you will support an ambitious program to evolve how Amgen does forecasting, moving from batch processes (e.g., sales forecasting to COGS forecast, clinical study forecasting) to a more continuous process. The hardworking professional we seek is curious by nature, organizationally and data savvy, with a strong record of Finance transformation, partner management and accomplishments in Finance, Accounting, or Procurement.

This role will help redesign existing processes to incorporate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities to significantly reduce time and resources needed to build forecasts. As the Next Gen Forecasting Senior Associate at Amgen India, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement in Finances planning, reporting and data processes with a focus on maximizing current technologies and adapting new technologies where relevant. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams and support business objectives. This role reports directly to the Next Gen Forecasting Manager in Hyderabad, India.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced technology environment like Amgens, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Support implementation of real-time / continuous forecasting capabilities
• Establish baseline analyses, define current and future state using traditional approaches and emerging digital technologies
• Identify which areas would benefit most from automation / AI / ML
• Identify additional process / governance changes to move from batch to continuous forecasting
• Closely partner with Business, Accounting, FP&A, Technology and other impacted functions to define and implement proposed changes
• Partners with Amgen Technology function to support both existing and new finance platforms
• Partners with local and global teams on use cases for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Centers of Excellence globally to drive operational efficiency
• Contributes to a learning environment and enhances learning methodologies of technical tools where applicable.
• Serve as local financial systems and financial data subject matter expert, supporting local team with questions
• Supports global finance teams and business partners with centrally delivered financial reporting via tableau and other tools
• Supports local adoption of Anaplan for operating expense planning / tracking

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters degree and 1 to 3 years of Finance experience OR
• Bachelors degree and 3 to 5 years of Finance experience OR
• Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Finance experience
• Consistent record of launching new finance capabilities
• Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Experience with finance reporting and planning system technologies
• Experience with technical support of financial platforms
• Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Resourceful individual who can connect the dots across matrixed organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry.
• Experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with global finance operations.
• Knowledge of advanced financial modeling techniques.
• Business performance management
• Finance transformation experience involving recent technology advancements
• Prior multinational capability center experience
• Experience with Oracle Hyperion/EPM, S4/SAP, Anaplan, Tableau/PowerBI, DataBricks, Alteryx, data lakes, data structures

Soft Skills:

• Excellent project management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to influence and motivate change.
• Adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills