IM Transcend Deployment Lead Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking an IM Transcend Deployment Lead Analyst to join the Innovative Medicines Transcend Finance Deployment Team. This role supports the implementation of end-to-end future-state Finance processes as part of a global transformation program, including S4/Hana implementation.

This position can be located in North America, Puerto Rico, LATAM, or EMEA. Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the employer.

Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

• Support the Supply Chain Finance workstream through the deployment phases of all Transcend releases
• Assist with Data Migration, Business Simulation Testing (BST), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Business Adoption, Cutover, and Hypercare
• Partner with BPO and GTO teams on global template development and deployment
• Identify and analyze deployment risks and mitigation activities
• Identify workstream interdependencies with outside programs (Signifi Transact, AFO reporting, others)
• Provide leadership aligned with the organization’s credo to foster an environment of inclusiveness and continued career and personal development

Data Conversion, Migration, and Validation

• Prepare data conversion and validation for standard costing
• Lead product costing & inventory validation activities and adhere to timelines according to the deployment map

Testing Planning and Execution

• Support BST and UAT cycles for each release
• Partner with TPO, GTO, and GPO teams to resolve test defects
• Review and analyze testing results in line with compliance standards

Business Adoption

• Partner with Business Adoption Leads, GPO, TPO, BPO teams, and base business stakeholders to deploy end-to-end change management strategies
• Support the post-go-live hypercare period to ensure end users can perform essential functions following go-live
• Ensure adherence to the organization’s change management framework

Requirements

Required

• Minimum of 4 years professional related experience required
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required
• Strong knowledge of Product Costing and manufacturing plant reporting
• Ability to comprehend SAP design documentation and test scripts
• Knowledge and experience working with SAP is required
• Strong analytic skills with the ability to balance big picture thinking with attention to detail
• Passionate to develop expertise in complex financial topics
• Agile mindset
• Strong communication skills and ability to clearly articulate complex issues
• Team player with a collaborative working style

Location / Work Authorization Constraints

• This position can be located in North America, Puerto Rico, LATAM, or EMEA.
• Remote work options may be considered on a case-by-case basis and if approved by the employer.
• This role may require up to 10% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a major business transformation / ERP project
• Experience as Lead Analyst for a large manufacturing site
• Experience leading testing cycles (BST, UAT, data validation)
• Experience using Jira project tool
• Expert knowledge of SAP ERP platform
• Knowledge of digital tools (PowerQuery, PowerBI, …)
• Experience working in global / virtual environments

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay

• €64,300.00 - €102,925.00 (anticipated base pay range)

Benefits

In addition to base pay, the employer offers:

• An annual bonus with a set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade/location, where the actual amount is based on employees’ and the company’s performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions
• Vacation days
• Parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks
• Bereavement leave
• Caregiver leave
• Volunteer leave
• Well-being reimbursement
• Programs for financial, physical and mental health
• Service anniversary and recognition awards
• Subject to the terms of the respective plans, employees (and in some locations eligible dependents) can participate in several insurance plans

Note: Benefits and amounts may vary by location and are subject to change.

Location

• Dublin, Ireland, Little Island, Cork, Ireland
• Additionally, this position can be located in North America, Puerto Rico, LATAM, or EMEA