Specialist SAP Architect, Record to Report - PFF
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Engineering
Job Description
ABOUT AMGEN
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role Description:
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role , you will be responsible for leading, architecting, designing, and implementing SAP S/4HANA solutions with a focus on end-to-end Record to Report (RTR) processes and capabilities. As a Specialist SAP Architect within our global Digital, Technology, and Innovation (DTI) team, this role will help guide the transition from our worldwide ERP instance on SAP ECC to the S/4HANA Intelligent Enterprise, along with the successful migration of the other RTR integrated systems. This position requires deep expertise in SAP S/4 HANA Record to Report with a good understanding of cross functional integration with SAP other modules. Are you an SAP analyst with deep technical experience in Record to Report processes? Come join a team that is passionate about innovation and making life better with technology!
Roles & Responsibilities:
Design and configure the SAP S/4 HANA core to meet business requirements and implement critical Accounting capabilities.
Ensures solutions developed are aligned to enterprise architecture standards, guidelines and principles by leverage common technology platforms and services.
Ensure s seamless integration between SAP Advanced Intercompany (AIC) and other SAP modules (FI, MM, OTC, PP, TM, ATTP, GTS, EAS, Vistex and EWM) as well as third-party systems.
Participate in ERP implementation projects as part of the physical financial product team, including blueprinting, gap analysis, testing, go-live, and post-production support. Provide mentoring to team members.
Creation and maintenance of critical documentation such as technical assessments, configuration specs, functional designs, test cases, and user manuals. Ensure s compliance with pharmaceutical industry standards and regulations.
Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to deliver and sustain Amgen's S/4HANA ecosystem utilizing the Scaled Agile Framework ( SAFe ) .
Develop innovative solutions that drive speed to value via AI/ML and leading practices .
Ability to translate business requirements into design options that are cost effective, efficient, re-usable that align with defined architectural principles and standards .
Basic Qualifications and Experience :
Doctorate degree OR
Master’s degree in computer science or STEM majors and 4 to 6 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 SD OR
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or STEM majors and 6 to 8 years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 SD OR
Diploma in computer science or STEM majors and 10 to 12 years of IT or years of SAP implementation experience in SAP S/4 SD
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills:
Strong hands-on experience in configuring and integrating all aspects of SAP S/4 Finance solution for global deployments; focus on SAP Finance (General Ledger accounting, SD & MM Account Determination, Indirect Tax, Intercompany & Intracompany) and Controlling modules (Product Costing, Cost Object Controlling, Material Ledger, Actual Costing, Transfer Pricing, Valuation Approach).
Understand manufacturing processes with Inventory & Cost Accounting and intercompany transfer pricing. Experience with S/4HANA Advance intercompany STO and Sales process .
Demonstrated understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); ability to clearly communicate key accounting concepts .
Collaborate with integrated agile product teams to ensure seamless integration between SAP Finance and other SAP modules ( e.g. SD, MM, PP , Tax ) and external systems . Perform mentoring to team members.
Ability to design and implement solutions based on business requirements , including debugging and root cause analysis .
Good-to-Have Skills:
Proficiency in S/4 General Ledger , Blackline , Financial Reporting Tools, Fiori Apps.
Good understanding of Cross functional interdependencies, S/4 Physical & Financial flow and S/4 Advance Intercompany.
Experience working in an agile environment and familiarity with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) .
Knowledge in Master Data Governance tool (MDG) .
Professional Certifications :
SAP Certified Application Associate in SAP S/4 Hana Financial Accounting OR Management Accounting OR both.
Agile Certified Practitioner ( preferred )
Soft Skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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