Reporting Partner

Purpose and Scope:

Tech Reporting Partner supports the processes for statutory, managerial consolidation, financial planning and Analysis and associated reporting. This position supports the reporting solutions and processes across multiple regions. This position also supports preparation of financial footnote and disclosures to support group level reporting to Astellas Pharma Inc. (Japan) parent company.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Supporting the preparation and execution of Budgeting/ forecasting cycles and managerial reporting.
• Supporting period end close for global and regional consolidation and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Supporting any dispute resolution process, from operational to group accounting.
• Enable business processes to ensure global ways of working are adopted across regions.
• Establish and enforce best practices in financial reporting and system usage, ensuring data accuracy, integrity and security across platforms.
• Facilitate cross functional communication between Finance, IT operations and other Business Units to ensure reporting requirements are met efficiently
• Ensure transformation phase is well supported and liaise effectively with System Integrators to ensure business needs are met. Needs to be a trusted partner for business processes.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong background in Accounting or Finance - CA or CPA / MBA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Expertise in financial consolidation, budgeting, forecasting and statutory reporting

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in financial reporting and planning with expertise in SAP BPC, SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), S4 HANA, Group Reporting
• Knowledge of IFRS and awareness of local GAAP variations
• Experience integrating SAP S/4 HANA for financial data and reporting
• Strong Excel skills; advanced analytics techniques
• Project and Change management expertise

Language and Communication

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• English language expertise

Competencies

• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

Working Environment

• This position is based in the Global Capability Centre. Attendance in the office is expected on a hybrid basis to meet business needs and to ensure strong connections are maintained with other global functions. Whilst the flexibility to work from home will enable colleagues to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
• International travel maybe required to attend Global Business Solutions Strategic Forums or Workshops.