Job Summary

The Senior Manager of Decision Support responsible for helping to converting data into information to support decision making for the Finance organization; The role reports to a Senior Director Decision Support while working with other cross functional teams across the Finance organization.

The position requires a strong analytical and technical systems background, along with and a solid track record of successfully leading key financial processes in fast paced, matrix environments.

Job Description

This Finance Systems Senior Manager is responsible for managing, maintaining and optimizing Otsuka's financial systems (Anaplan, Essbase). This role provides guidance to other departments on financial reporting and best practices, and work closely with other departments and stakeholders to ensure that the financial systems are meeting the needs of the organization. This role must have a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial systems and processes, as well as a strong grasp of business and structure. Additional responsibilities include:

• Lead the design and architecture of Anaplan solutions, ensuring alignment with client business objectives and industry best practices. This role requires a deep understanding of principles, expertise in Anaplan, and the ability to architect innovative solutions tailored to meet customer 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
• Review and optimize existing Anaplan implementations for improved performance and user experience
• Be able to configure, maintain and modify Anaplan lists, modules, dashboards, actions and other model settings
• Be able to develop, implement and maintain systems to ensure the financial health of Otsuka and to facilitate the efficient flow of financial information
• Must possess a comprehensive understanding of financial software as well as strong technical skills to enable the Finance organization to deliver strategic insights
• Serve as the application and software subject matter expert
• Translate financial planning and reporting requirements into technical solutions within our planning, reporting, and data warehouses systems
• Partner with IT resources (Employees and MSP) to support timely and quality delivery of Finance requirements and deliverables

Qualifications/ Required

Knowledge/ Experience and Skills:

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in implementing Performance Management Solutions using Anaplan
• Work independently with limited supervision and feel comfortable working across a complex matrix environment
• Experience integrating Anaplan with other systems and data sources
• The ideal candidate will have a deep expertise in model building, a strong technical background working with live Anaplan models, and can deliver results for complex problems
• Demonstrated analytical, prioritization and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience with Consolidation/Financial Reporting, Sales Performance Management, Management Reporting, or Enterprise Operational Planning
• Prior experience with Essbase, 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.

Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

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