Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the GMS Finance ERP Transformation Lead, you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end transformation of finance systems and processes through a new ERP implementation. Working across global functions, you will ensure strategic alignment, effective change management, and continuous communication between stakeholders to deliver a successful outcome for GMS Finance.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans for ERP implementation including resource planning, budgeting, and milestone tracking.
- Serve as the primary liaison between GMS Finance, IT, system integrators, and global business stakeholders.
- Facilitate regular governance meetings, workshops, and reporting sessions with project stakeholders.
- Drive process harmonization and optimization within manufacturing finance to align with best practices and leverage ERP capabilities.
- Establish performance metrics and reporting dashboards to monitor project progress and identify improvement opportunities.
- Lead the identification and mitigation of risks, issues, and project bottlenecks through structured problem-solving.
- Design and implement change management strategies to support user adoption, including training, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
- Advocate for GMS Finance needs throughout system design, testing, and deployment stages.
- Maintain clear, consistent communication with senior leadership and functional teams across the organization.
- Ensure alignment of ERP functionality with financial reporting, compliance (e.g., SOX, IFRS), and operational excellence initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant experience including 6-8 years in manufacturing finance within the pharmaceutical or similar industry.
- Demonstrated leadership in large-scale ERP projects, preferably S/4HANA implementations.
- Strong knowledge of financial operations in a manufacturing context, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, and reporting.
- Deep understanding of ERP systems (SAP, JDE) and financial reporting tools (TM1, Hyperion, HFM).
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional global teams and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Exceptional change management skills and the ability to drive transformation in a complex, global environment.
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities with a data-driven mindset.
- Knowledge of SOX compliance and IFRS standards.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Zurich, Switzerland
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
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Retirement Support — Retirement funding includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match with immediate vesting and an additional age- and service-based company contribution, plus access to an employee stock purchase plan. These features materially expand total compensation beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Family support includes fully paid bonding leave for all parents, reimbursed adoption/surrogacy and doula expenses via Maven, and breast-milk shipping for work travel. Backup child, adult, and elder care through Bright Horizons further strengthens caregiving support.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers nationwide PPO and HSA-PPO options with preventive care covered, alongside regional HMO choices where applicable and integrated pharmacy benefits. Round-the-clock assistance and virtual behavioral health access complement the core medical plans.
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