Technology Workstream Lead Finance

Technology Workstream Lead Finance
Technology

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Join us in building the future of Sandoz.Through STEP (Sandoz Transformation Enterprise Program), we are creating a unified, integrated digital core and simplifying our end-to-end ways of working. From SAP S/4

HANA to Veeva, Workday, Lab Vantage, and beyond, you’ll help design and deliver future-ready systems that drive global impact — enabling us to deliver affordable medicines to more patients worldwide.

The Technology Workstream Lead for the Sandoz STEP Transformation Program is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the integration and implementation of new technologies, within the transformation initiative.

This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical knowledge and leadership skills to ensure that the technology workstream aligns with the overall program and business objectives, delivering high-quality results and driving business transformation.

The Technology Workstream Lead Finance specifically owns the following capabilities:
Financial Accounting, Financial Planning & Forecasting, Financial Consolidation & Reporting, Tax Management, Travel & Expense Mgmt, Treasury Management. Therefore, the role is accountable for the delivery of all (in scope) tech solutions across the whole Finance value chain.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leadership and Strategy:
  Lead the technology workstream by developing and executing comprehensive strategies that align with the overall goals of the STEP Transformation Program.
• Technology Integration:
  Oversee the integration of multiple technologies ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance.
• Project Management:
  Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets, ensuring that milestones are met and deliverables are achieved within scope and on time.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate with business & cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and senior management to communicate project status, risks, and issues, and to facilitate decision‑making processes.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify and mitigate risks associated with technology implementation, ensuring that potential issues are addressed proactively.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure that all technology solutions meet the highest standards of quality, reliability, and security, complying with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Change Management:
  Drive change management initiatives to facilitate the adoption of new technologies and processes across the organization.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for enhancing technology solutions and optimizing business processes.
• Drive delivery for all tech solutions in collaboration with business, Tech CoEs and Factories

• Technical Expertise:
  Extensive technological transformation programs, with a proven track record of successful implementation and integration.
• Technology experience with platforms such as SAP (incl. e.g., S4 HANA, Analytics Cloud, Advanced Financial Closing, Invoice Management by Opentext, Advanced Cash & Liquidity Management, Advanced Multibank Connectivity, Advanced Payment Management, Concur, Group reporting, Leadership:
  Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide cross‑functional teams towards achieving common goals.
• Project Management:
  Proficient in project management methodologies and tools, with experience in managing large‑scale, complex technology projects.
• Communication:
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Problem‑Solving:
  Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
• Stakeholder Management:
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