GS Finance Transcend Process Release Lead
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Job Function:
FinanceJob Sub Function:
Finance Business PartnersJob Category:
People LeaderAll Job Posting Locations:
Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, Taguig, National Capital Region (Manila), PhilippinesJob Description:
The TransCend Process Release Lead for Intercompany Accounting is responsible for deployment activities for the MedTech TransCend Tech & Process transformation initiative for Global Services Finance within their respective process area. The role is responsible for the successful implementation of S4 HANA tech & process solution in finance and for leading the execution of key project deliverables and milestones across all project phases that will enable a successful go live.
TranSCend is a multi-year digital transformation journey that will harmonize our many disparate global ERPs into a single SAP/S4 HANA platform to modernize our digital core and enable a digitized end-to-end (E2E) business.
Main accountabilities:
- Represent user requirements for design and prioritize for respective process within region
- Support Solution Confirmation (Fit/Gap assessment) for process to Global Template
- Support Release Leads in delivering concurrent deployments within region
- Recruit, lead and coach Implementation CoE Analysts for respective process within region
- Testing coordination (BST / UAT / BRT) across respective process within region
- Testing execution at all stages (BST/ UAT / BRT / Hypercare) as needed Testing of SOX controls as needed
· Collaboration with other workstreams to support the execution of end-to-end testing within region
. Defect / Incident Management (testing & hypercare)
- Lead Data cleansing, conversion & migration efforts for region (production & quality environments)
- Involvement in Change Impact Assessment
- Oversee Documentation updates for respective process within region
- Involvement in production cutover planning & execution within region
- Stage gate support (incl. metrics) within region
- Acting as a change agent and super user towards service delivery teams within region
- Proactive sharing of process improvement and automation ideas
- Work with all required stakeholders to ensure proper and timely communications
- Accountable for a smooth transition to new operating model with minimal disruption to the operations
- Accountable for overall customer satisfaction during deployment process
- Accountable for issue and risk resolution & escalation to management where required
- Engage with key stakeholders and lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transition to new ways of working
Main Stakeholders - Business Partners
- MT TransCend & Finance Global Process Owners
- MT TransCend Finance & Other business workstream Deployment teams
- Finance Transact Transformation teams
- Finance A2R service delivery teams
- Internal & External Stakeholders (J&J, Accenture, etc.)
Experience & Style
- 5 to 8 Years job experience in Finance, preferably in MedTech sector Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or imilar subject
- Professional Accountancy qualification
- Fluent in English and have good presentation skills
- People Leadership
- Experience working with IA application
Leadership Behaviours
- LIVE OUR CREDO Demonstrate and model the heart of J&J
- CONNECT inclusively to address health needs
- SHAPE the future of health through innovation
- GROW self and others to become our best
Technical Specific Skills:
- US GAAP
- SAP knowledge, S4 HANA is preferred
- Intercompany Accounting
- Documentation writing - Process flow, DTPs & Work Instructions
- Leadership skills to lead and manage a team with a defined area of responsibility
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with end users and project teams
- Ability to drive consensus and resolve conflicts across multiple parties with conflicting views
- Champion the design solution and frame changes in a way that engages and excites the end user community
Other Job Specific Skills:
- Good analytical competencies
- Good decision-making skills
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and complex issues
- Ability to work and lead under pressure
- Ability to work autonomously and independently
- Ability to adapt to changing environment
- Ability to assess business readiness for successful transition based on test feedback
- Ability to plan and coordinate multiple and complex activities
- Understanding of J&J finance processes
- Experience in Finance Transformation (Tech & Process) is desirable
- Strong project management, transition and knowledge transfe
- Understanding of GS Finance organization / environment is a plus
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Budgeting, Budget Management, Business Alignment, Developing Others, Expense Controls, Financial Analysis, Financial Competence, Financial Forecasting, Financial Reports, Financial Risk Management (FRM), Financial Statement Analysis, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Process Optimization, Relationship Building, Succession Planning, Team Management, Vendor Management