Business Controller GMS TPIZ (Global Manufacturing & Supply – TPIZ)

ApplySave JobJob ID R0040897Date posted 07.21.2021Location Zurich, Switzerland

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Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine?

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

In this role, you will contribute to Takeda’s mission by having the ability to lead effectively and work concurrently across multiple projects in a goal-oriented, timeline-driven, and dynamic work environment, while ensuring quality and accuracy. A typical day will include:

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Support in monthly closing, reporting and compliance activities for Manufacturing for the legal entity TPIZ (Takeda Pharmaceutical International Zurich)


• Responsible for the Overall “Business Excellence” Strategic priority incl. reporting structure, master data, optimizing and standardizing of processes


• Business partner for Manufacturing & Supply Finance Operating units regarding financials, for Supply Chain regarding Network flows and for TBS (Shared business solutions center) regarding master data


• Contribute to regional projects – e.g. Support the integration of activities into the TPIZ legal entity.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Main Tasks:

• Support in monthly closing, reporting and compliance activities for the legal entity:


• ME close: Execute transactions related to principal/toller set-up, Inventory monitoring and controlling, BS reviews, quarterly Inventory reserve in coordination with TBS (Shared business solutions center)


• Ensure correct reporting structure (incl. Legal/Management views)


• Ensure adherence to policies


• Ensures all inventory processes are properly done and executed on-time (e.g. inventory reserves)


• Ensures all relevant SOX controls are properly done and on time


• Business Partnering on monthly financials with Global Manufacturing & Supply operating units


• Responsible for Business Excellence activities:

• Correct master data management, incl. correct set-up of SKU’s/cost - centers/inventory mapping


• Optimizing and standardizing processes as needed, incl. automations


•  Ensuring adequate process documentation for all activities

• Business Partner for Supply Chain and TBS (Shared business solutions center) regarding Implementation of new supply chain flows, incl. flows related to implementation of legal entity:
  
  
  
  • Review flows and align with Global Manufacturing operating units as needed
  
  
  • Provide feedback and endorsement to Supply Chain on behalf of GMS Finance
  
  
  • Ensure correct master data management
  
  

• Contribute to Projects – e.g. Actively Support integration of activities into TPIZ legal entity:


• Review tasks and define tasks to be integrated + transition remaining tasks as needed to TBS (shared business solutions center).


• Ensure correct set-up in line with existing structure


• Review new SAP flows as needed, manage and control master data settings

Other Tasks:

• Monthly management report (8 pages) and quarterly report for executive committee – until activity transferred.


• Ad hoc, involved in testing new SAP functions including documentation


• Ad hoc Contribute to regional projects as needed


• Support obsolescence process as needed.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing accounting.


• Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting under IFRS and US-GAAP (SOX).


• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain through all process steps from raw material to finished goods.

Leadership

• Position will need to work closely and guide/collaborate with various GMS stakeholders / business – and finance partners – at various seniority levels


• Able to deal with ambiguity and possess a strong flexible mind-set

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Position will be expected to work independently within area of responsibility


• Position will be expected to recommend execution of new supply chain flows and ERP set-up.


• Position will be expected to recommend process improvements  

Interaction

• Interacts with many varied stakeholders, including  TBS, Pricing CoE, GMS Finance OPUs, Senior GMS management, TPIZ Statutory Finance Team, Tax and Transfer Pricing Team, Supply Chain Coordination team

Innovation

• Position will require the ability to question the status quo and to come up with more efficient and effective ways to execute the related financial processes.


• Position expected to have a strong continuous improvement mind-set


• Potential to support the GMS Finance Transformation process and overarching projects.

Complexity

• Complex manufacturing and business – Different models and set-ups; Internal/External Manufacturing


• Complex SAP system


• Master data matrix  

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Master Degree in BA, Accounting or Finance and 5 or more years of relevant experience


• Knowledge of principal entity set-up is a preferred


• Experience influencing Global business partners


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills (need intellectual “curiosity”)


• Knowledge of Sox controls and GAAP accounting principles, especially manufacturing accounting


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint)


• Experience with ERP Systems (SAP, JDE, Oracle), and Hyperion Financial Manager (HFM) is a strong

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU

• Excellent conditions & benefits including generous holidays


• Genuine career progression and development


• Opportunity to work with a world class leader in the pharmaceutical sector

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D- driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering Our People to Shine

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

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