Procure to Pay Operational Manager US

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for overseeing the “end to end” P2P operation across multiple departments and areas, serving as a P2P expert and key business liaison to drive compliant business processes in aligned countries with high complexity. This role will collaborate with internal Sandoz Country Stakeholders and end users to lead operational excellence as well as process and system efficiency initiatives, while maintaining controls and reporting. The OM will deliver technical expertise to support P2P related processes and system solutions. Work closely with our external partner TCS to achieve the goals of the organization. The role is responsible for MEC, customer service, drive and oversight of the Tata Consulting Services team.

Job Description

As a newly listed, independent organization, we have an exciting, once-in-a-career opportunity to set our own path forward.

Together, we are shaping the future of Sandoz. Our momentum is driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience a supportive and collaborative culture, with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed, and personal growth is encouraged!

Are you ready to make the difference?

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure service and operational delivery with best-in-class performance in adherence to Finance Core with clear customer service mindset.
• P2P expert and key business liaison to drive compliant business processes in aligned countries with high complexity. 
• Collaborate with Spokes, internal customers and external suppliers to lead operational process as well as process and system efficiency initiatives, while maintaining controls and reporting.
• Accountable for KPIs of US market (GRIR, POT, Blocked items,etc).
• Accountable for maintaining and adequate control environment and compliance with the P2P SFCF framework.
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives including potential system enhancements.
• Plan and leading projects utilizing strong interpersonal skills and understanding of technical requirements.
• Drive support implementation of P2P systems as per GPO strategy.
• L2 Escalation Point and support of TCS knowledge.
• Daily operations management of TCS as required, TCS Oversight of all Close activities and controls.
• Balance Sheet Review and support of close and audit activities.
• Training Materials and Communications including “Liaison” touchpoint calls
• Complex Vendor Reconciliations; maintain list of critical vendors.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Business Administration, Management or relevant field.
• 7 years of financial experience for major company or division of large corporation.
• 7 years of experience in Procure to pay or accounts payable.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in financial reporting and consolidation systems and strong Excel skills
• Strong process design experience with demonstrated ability to organize high volume and complexity of activities into streamlined process
• Good people skills, leadership exposure
• Strong communications skills.
• English advanced is a must (spoken-written).

What you will bring to the position:

You will receive: (not required) Breakdown of benefits received in this role. Also include flexible work, learning and development opportunities.

Why Sandoz? 500 million patients received generic and biosimilar medicines from Sandoz in 2021, and while we are proud of that, we know we can do more to continue helping pioneer access to medicines for people around the world. How will we do it? this? We believe new insights, perspectives and innovative solutions can be found at the intersection of medical science and digital innovation. May a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment inspire new ways of working. We believe our potential can thrive and grow in a command-free culture underpinned by integrity, curiosity and flexibility. And we can reinvent what is possible when we boldly collaborate to aggressively and ambitiously address the world's most difficult medical challenges. Because the biggest risk in life is the risk of never trying! Imagine what you could achieve here at Sandoz!

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Skills Desired

Building Effective Teams, Compliance And Controls, Continuous Process Improvement, Critical Thinking, Esg Data Management, Financial Accounting, Financial And Management Reporting, People Development, Process Optimization, Rapid Problem Solving