Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field; MBA or relevant certifications are a plus., 7+ years of experience as an SAP Business Analyst, with at least 3 years in a lead role focused on R2R processes., Proven expertise in SAP FICO, Treasury, PaPM, and FP&A modules, preferably within SAP S/4HANA environments., Strong knowledge of financial close, general ledger, cost accounting, and profitability analysis..

Key responsibilities:

Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP modules within the R2R workstream.

Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for financial processes.

Drive process improvements in financial close, general ledger, and profitability analysis.

Manage R2R workstream deliverables, timelines, and budgets within SAP implementation projects.

Job description

Description

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Technical Operations

BioMarin’s Technical Operations group is responsible for creating our drugs for use in clinical trials and for scaling production of those drugs for the commercial market. These engineers, technicians, scientists and support staff build and maintain BioMarin’s cutting-edge manufacturing processes and sites, provide quality assurance and quality control to ensure we meet regulatory standards, and procure the needed goods and services to support manufacturing and coordinating the worldwide movement of our drugs to patients.

Overview: We are seeking an experienced SAP Business Analyst Lead to spearhead the Record to Report (R2R) workstream, with a focus on Treasury and Banking, Finance and Controlling (FICO), Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM), and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The SAP Business Analyst Lead will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP solutions to support end-to-end financial processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Implementation:

Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP modules and functionalities within the R2R workstream, including SAP FICO, Treasury (TRM), SAP MBC, PaPM, and FP&A solutions.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for financial processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develop and maintain functional specifications, process flows, and system configurations to support R2R processes.

Process Optimization:

Drive process improvements in financial close, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, asset accounting, cost center accounting, and profitability analysis.
Optimize treasury and banking processes, including cash management, liquidity forecasting, payment processing, and bank communication (e.g., SWIFT, SEPA).
Enhance FP&A capabilities through SAP SAC solutions, enabling robust budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
Leverage SAP PaPM to support Transfer Pricing, profitability analysis, cost allocation, and performance management initiatives.

Leadership and Collaboration:

Lead a team of business analysts and coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g., SAP technical consultants, integration specialists, and business users) to deliver R2R solutions.
Act as the primary point of contact for R2R-related inquiries, providing guidance to stakeholders and resolving complex issues.
Facilitate workshops, Cross Functional Collaboration, training sessions, and change management activities to ensure user adoption and process alignment.

System Integration and Data Management:

Ensure seamless integration of SAP R2R modules with other SAP and non-SAP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, or third-party banking platforms).
Oversee data migration, master data management, and data quality initiatives for financial and treasury processes.

Compliance and Reporting:

Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and internal controls (e.g., SOX) within SAP configurations.
Support the development of financial reports, dashboards, and analytics to meet stakeholder needs in FP&A and PaPM.

Project Management:

Manage R2R workstream deliverables, timelines, and budgets within SAP implementation or enhancement projects.
Collaborate with project managers to align R2R activities with overall program objectives.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., SAP Certified Application Associate, CPA, CMA) are a plus.
Experience:

7+ years of experience as an SAP Business Analyst, with at least 3 years in a lead or senior role focused on R2R processes.
Proven expertise in SAP FICO, Treasury, PaPM, and FP&A modules, preferably within SAP S/4HANA environments.
Hands-on experience with treasury processes (e.g., cash management, bank reconciliation, liquidity forecasting) and banking interfaces.
Strong knowledge of financial close, general ledger, cost accounting, and profitability analysis.

Technical Skills:

In-depth understanding of SAP modules (FICO, TRM, PaPM, SAC for FP&A) and their integration with other SAP components.
Familiarity with SAP configuration, master data setup, and reporting tools (e.g., SAP Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud).
Knowledge of financial regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP, SOX).

Soft Skills:

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on process optimization.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred:

Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations or upgrades.
Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.
Knowledge of advanced analytics or AI-driven financial tools is a plus.

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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