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ASSOCIATE R&D BUSINESS OPERATIONS WHAT YOU WILL DO Amgen's Research and Development (R&D) Business Operations organization addresses complex business challenges with outstanding people, tools, and processes. The team delivers on key initiatives and capabilities to support R&D.
The associate in Transactional Finance is responsible for supporting end-to-end financial transactions and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of supplier contracting processes within the Global Business Transactions Center (GBTC). We are looking for talent who have capabilities in resource and expense management, which include but are not limited to, accounting of resources and expenses, data analytical skills to provide insights and enable decision making as well as a strong financial and system acumen.
This role requires a basic understanding of Ariba and SAP software and its functionalities. The associate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, accounts payable, and finance, to ensure smooth and seamless financial operations. We are a team that delivers for our partners!
Key Responsibilities: Transactional Finance Processing: Execute financial transactions, including purchase order processing, invoice verification, payment processing, and engaging with functions to help plan and manage resources and expenses, using Anaplan, Ariba or SAP software.Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.Ariba or SAP System Management: Utilize Ariba or SAP software to manage master data, vendor information, and other relevant financial data. Maintain accurate records, update databases, and resolve any system-related issues or discrepancies.Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect and analyze financial data using Smartsheet, Tableau, Ariba or SAP reports. Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial reports, highlighting key insights, trends, and recommendations for process improvement or cost-saving opportunities.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with sourcing, accounts payable, and other relevant teams to streamline financial processes and resolve any issues or discrepancies. Ensure effective communication and foster positive working relationships.Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulations. Participate in audits and assist with compliance-related activities as required.WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU Bachelor's degree OR Associate degree and 2 years of related resource management, paralegal, contracting and/or financial accounting experience OR 4 years of related resource management, paralegal, contracting and/or financial accounting experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of related resource management, paralegal, contracting and/or financial accounting experience.
Preferred Requirements: Familiarity with research and clinical development in biopharmaceutical industry as well as medical and scientific terminology.Finance, resource, and budget management experience including cost analysis and reporting.Experience with analytics software (Microsoft Access, Spotfire, Tableau, Smartsheet), document management applications, portfolio planning tools, supply chain and financial systems (Planisware, Veeva, SAP, Ariba).Intermediate Microsoft Office user (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).Experience working with virtual teams and using collaborative tools and platforms.Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking and verbal/written communication skills.Ability to work in a highly cross matrixed environment.Strong planning and project management skills with the demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple high priority projects and minimal supervision.WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM US Vast opportunities to learn, develop, and move up and across our global organization.Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where colleagues are empowered to bring ideas to the table, take risks, and act.Generous Amgen Total Rewards Plan comprising healthcare, finance, wealth, and career benefits.Flexible work arrangements.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 a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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