Senior Manager, Global Finance Master Data

Company: Alexion Pharmaceuticals,Inc
Location: New Haven
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Career Opportunities: Senior Manager, Global Finance Master Data (22067) Req Id  22067  - Posted  09/03/2020  -  United States  -  New Haven, CT  -  Finance & Accounting

The Senior Manager, Global Finance Master Data is a key contributing member of the Alexion Finance Team and will develop, operationalize and supervise Alexion’s global finance master data strategy. Global Finance Master Data’s mission is to implement a comprehensive, Finance focused, master data program. This position will serve as the recognized Finance master data data expert and a business partner to the Alexion Finance Teams (Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Financial Planning & Analysis, Investor Relations, Internal Audit, Business Development and Corporate Strategy). This position will be responsible for Alexion’s finance master data processes, resources, tools, policies and procedures. This role requires interactions throughout the Alexion organization, including multiple global locations as well as functions beyond Finance, such as Legal, Compliance, IT and GDPR. Additionally, this role also requires interaction with external service providers.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Finance Master Data

Own finance master data management, governance, and data quality to ensure functional master data integrity across the operation of financial systems is consistent and meets stated business rules and requirements.

Administer existing policies and develop new policies and procedures for the Global Finance teams related to finance master data.

Support integrations of FMD with other data initiatives include software integrations and data policies. Ensure consistent usage and common definitions of FMD exist between Finance and other departments in the company.

Identifies areas for finance master data quality improvements and helps to resolve data quality problems through the appropriate choice of error detection and correction, process control and improvement, or process design strategies.

Ensures quality of finance master data in key systems, as well as, development and documentation of processes to support ongoing maintenance and data integrity.

Manage and design processes to govern FMD life cycles including creation, modification, and ultimately retirement.

Manage FMD end user requests and questions as well as coordinate with other departments and functions on potential downstream of FMD changes on different processes and systems.

In collaboration with subject matter experts and data stewards, defines and implements data strategy, policies, controls, and programs to ensure the finance master data is accurate, complete, secure, and reliable.

Communicate with FMD end users as well as escalate issues to Steering Committee members as needed on FMD topics and updates

Provides assistance in resolving data quality problems through the appropriate choice of error detection and correction, process control and improvement, or process design strategies collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs) and data stewards.

Work closely with the business/IT to ensure alignment of finance master data rules and the operations of the application meet all requirements. Participate in enterprise wide strategic projects involving FMD concepts and improvements as needed.

Essential Qualifications

Minimum 5-7 years of relevant work experience.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Experience with ERP master data structures that support multiple product, country, and franchise reporting lines, preferably experience with SAP master data structures.

Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Communicate effectively with all levels in the organization and with external bodies.

Computer experience with all Microsoft office products preferred.

Occasional travel - Travel may be required for training or other work-related duties

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Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the extraordinary opportunity to change lives. At Alexion, such opportunities arise through our unwavering mission to serve patients and families affected by rare diseases. These patients are our guiding star, and we act with integrity, urgency, and discipline because we know their lives are at stake.

Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. As a leader in rare diseases for more than 25 years, Alexion has developed and commercializes two approved complement inhibitors to treat patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), as well as the first and only approved complement inhibitor to treat anti-acetylcholine receptor (AchR) antibody-positive generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Alexion also has two highly innovative enzyme replacement therapies for patients with life-threatening and ultra-rare metabolic disorders, hypophosphatasia (HPP) and lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D) as well as the first and only approved Factor Xa inhibitor reversal agent. In addition, the company is developing several mid-to-late-stage therapies, including a copper-binding agent for Wilson disease, an anti-neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) antibody for rare Immunoglobulin G (IgG)-mediated diseases and an oral Factor D inhibitor as well as several early-stage therapies, including one for light chain (AL) amyloidosis, a second oral Factor D inhibitor and a third complement inhibitor. Alexion focuses its research efforts on novel molecules and targets in the complement cascade and its development efforts on the core therapeutic areas of hematology, nephrology, neurology, metabolic disorders and cardiology. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com .

As a leading employer in our industry, Alexion is proud to offer a highly competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance and much more.

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