Senior Manager, Financial Systems, Decision Support

Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Decision Support helps to convert data into information to support decision-making for the Finance organization. You will report to the Director of Decision Support while working with other teams across the Finance organization. We ask that you have an analytical and technical systems background, along with experience leading important financial processes.

Job Description

This Finance Systems Senior Manager manages Otsuka's financial systems (Anaplan, Essbase, SAP). Your role will involve multiple activities, from updating financial systems to support the long-term strategy for our financial systems. Senior Manager Financial Systems provides guidance to other departments on financial reporting and best practices and works with other departments and partners to ensure that the financial systems are meeting our needs. This role must have a comprehensive understanding of our financial systems, and a grasp of business and structure. Additional responsibilities include:

• Member of the SME team for technical updates to our EPM models. We ask that you understand Enterprise Performance Management principles, expertise in Anaplan, and the ability to architect solutions tailored to meet client requirements
• This role is critical in ensuring a successful deployment of new Anaplan models and must provide excellent service, make best practice recommendations, and identify opportunities for future projects
• You have, expertise in model building, a technical background working with live Anaplan models, and for complex problems in different industries
• Support the design and architecture of Anaplan solutions, ensuring understanding of client goals and industry best practices
• Provide strategic guidance on the use of Anaplan to enhance our performance and achieve organizational goals
• Review and improve existing Anaplan implementations for improved performance and user experience
• Support existing Anaplan models. Configure Anaplan lists, modules, dashboards, actions, and other model settings
• Be able to develop systems to ensure the financial health of Otsuka and to facilitate the efficient flow of financial information
• Be a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their strategic goals
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of financial software and strong project management skills
• Must also possess excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills to manage Otsuka's financial systems
• Apply technical skills to allow the Finance organization to deliver strategic insights
• Be the application and software subject matter expert
• Translate financial reporting requirements into technical solutions within our reporting, and data warehouses systems
• Partner with IT resources (Employees and MSP) to support quality delivery of Finance requirements and deliverables

Qualifications/ Required

Knowledge/ Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience implementing Performance Management Solutions using Anaplan
• Feel comfortable working across a complex matrix environment
• Background in financial/multi-dimensional modeling, analytics, or business intelligence
• Experience integrating Anaplan with other systems and data sources
• Demonstrated analytical and problem‐solving skills
• Demonstrated and prioritization skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with financial data and systems architecture
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of organization
• Ability to adapt to rapid change on an ongoing basis
• Prior experience with Consolidation/Financial Reporting, Sales Performance Management, Management Reporting, or Enterprise Operational Planning
• Prior experience with Hyperion, SAP EPM, or similar technologies

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Information Management and Technology, Engineering, or related field and equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience with Finance systems and data. Pharmaceutical industry is a plus

Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.