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Transactional & Finance Manager
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 manager 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 strong understanding of Ariba and SAP software and its functionalities, as well as a strong background in general contracting and/or supplier management processes. The manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sourcing, accounts payable, and finance, to ensure smooth and seamless financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the transactional finance team, managing escalations from internal and external partners.
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.
Utilize Ariba or SAP software to manage master data, vendor information, and other relevant financial data.
Collect and analyze financial data using Smartsheet, Tableau, Ariba or SAP reports.
Collaborate with sourcing, accounts payable, and other relevant teams to streamline financial processes.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulations.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve transactional finance processes, increase efficiency and enhance accuracy.
Offer guidance and support to team members or end-users on Ariba or SAP functionalities and processes.
Review proposed arrangements via Amgen's healthcare compliance operations system of record (C3).
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).
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.
Knowledge:
Excellent computer and MS Office skills.
Good writing skills; detail-oriented.
Solid understanding of purchasing and supply chain procedures.
Solid understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and healthcare regulations.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Problem Solving:
Ability to process transactions from end to end, engaging business partners where appropriate.
Communicate and escalate contractual and/or payment challenges to leadership team.
Maintain key relationships by communicating and collaborating with cross-functional partners.
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.
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