Job Description Summary
The Lead SAP I2C/TRM/TAX is acting as primary Business Partner for Finance functions in ‘Invoice To Cash’, Treasury and Risk Management, Tax area (thereafter called ‘area of responsibility’). The person will act as IT functional lead, be a competent partner to Business Teams, Technology Teams and drive functional & process related discussions with Business Process Owners (BPO).The role will cover the active governance and technical ownership of solutions in the area of responsibility (e.ge. SAP Finance Core/Template governance) working together with Business and technical delivery teams to shape, prioritize and realize technical evolution. Developing and shaping technology direction, strategy, roadmap for applications in alignment with BPO, the overall SAP Finance strategy in cooperation with the relevant platform and architecture teams is a key component of the role.
Job Description
Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally.
The Lead SAP I2C/TRM/TAX is acting as primary Business Partner for Finance functions in ‘Invoice To Cash’, Treasury and Risk Management, Tax area (thereafter called ‘area of responsibility’). The person will act as IT functional lead, be a competent partner to Business Teams, Technology Teams and drive functional & process related discussions with Business Process Owners (BPO).
The role will cover the active governance and technical ownership of solutions in the area of responsibility (e.ge. SAP Finance Core/Template governance) working together with Business and technical delivery teams to shape, prioritize and realize technical evolution. Developing and shaping technology direction, strategy, roadmap for applications in alignment with BPO, the overall SAP Finance strategy in cooperation with the relevant platform and architecture teams is a key component of the role.
Major AccountabilitiesAct as primary Business Partner for Finance function in ‘Invoice To Cash’, Treasury and Risk Management, Tax. Foster best practice application in Business process and technology solution design
Act as technical solution owner, as owner of technical core design of predominantly SAP based functionalities in the area of responsibility
Define, align (with Business leads and within Technology teams) and execute technology delivery strategy for area of responsibility with the aim of bringing cutting-edge innovation, process standardization with high focus on user experience, automation and efficiency improvements.
Partner with other Technology teams for demand and user requirement analysis, evaluate solutions and drive the preparation of solution proposal including effort and cost estimates.
Ensure on time, within budget and quality delivery of portfolio in a compliant manner in line with Business expectations and Technology strategy in collaboration with delivery organizations
Own the design of innovative, fit-for-purpose, reusable and scalable functionality in area of responsibility and steer deployment with delivery teams following Business priorities to generate the desired Business value and impact
Establish governance structure for service delivery (projects, enhancements, operations) with right stakeholder representation in area of area of responsibility.
Coordinate cross-functional teams, to drive service delivery activities and resolve integration challenges effectively.
Identify potential risks and issues related to applications integration, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to minimise impact on service delivery
Facilitate clear communication between technical teams, business units, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful adoption of the integrated solution.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Business Administration, or related field; (Master’s degree is preferred) or adequate/comparable alternative education/documented experience
Certification in SAP Finance modules or proven/documented expertise in SAP Finance modules (ECC / S/4HANA) required.
Education/certification/proven expertise in Financial and Management accounting principles and processes beneficial
Languages
Fluent English required (oral and written)
Experience and Skills
10+ years of experience in design, configuration, usage of SAP Finance/Controlling modules in multinational organizations
Sound knowledge of SAP Finance transactional and analytics landscape, SAP platforms and applications and integrations to industry leading non SAP products in Finance area
Documented experience in SAP functional areas of I2C (AR, integration to SD, RM/collection management, Credit Management, Gross to net accounting and reporting, CO-PA), indirect and direct tax, experience in integration of tax engines beneficial, treasury-/cash-/liquidity management, inhouse cash/bank, BCM & MBC, TRM, FSCM
Experience in global scale Treasury and Risk Management/FSCM solutions and/or experience in global scale tax engine implementations
Good leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive change and innovation.
Experience in SAP Core/Template governance and working in diverse cultural environments.
Experience with ITIL frameworks and other service management methodologies.
Why Sandoz?
Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
Join us!
Skills Desired
Business Acumen, Business Requirements, Customer Requirements, Financial Modeling, Information Technology Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Talent Development, Technical Analysis, Waterfall Project ManagementSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Administration or related field
- Master's degree (preferred) or comparable experience
- Certification in SAP Finance modules (ECC / S/4HANA)
- 10+ years experience designing/configuring SAP Finance/Controlling modules in multinational organizations
- Documented experience in I2C (AR, SD integration, collections, credit management, CO-PA)
- Experience in Treasury, Cash/Liquidity Management, In-House Cash, TRM and FSCM at global scale
- Knowledge of indirect and direct tax processes; experience integrating tax engines (beneficial)
- Experience in SAP Core/Template governance and working with global stakeholders
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication and collaboration skills
- Fluent English (oral and written)
- Experience with ITIL frameworks or other service management methodologies
Sandoz Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sandoz and has not been reviewed or approved by Sandoz.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage are consistently described as core components across U.S. roles and materials. Feedback suggests the medical offering is broad and a standard pillar of the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a company match described as generous is commonly included for U.S. roles. This savings support is positioned alongside other primary benefits as part of total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity eligibility is noted for many positions and a global all‑employee share program is being introduced from 2026. These elements add upside beyond base salary and annual bonus.
Sandoz Insights
What We Do
Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines. Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance. We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.
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