Key Facts

Remote From:

United States

Full time

Expert & Leadership (>10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Budgeting
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Professionalism
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Leadership
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Emotional Intelligence
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Problem Solving

Roles & Responsibilities

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.
10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a lead or senior role focused on R2R processes; proven expertise in SAP FICO and FPA (prefer SAP S/4HANA).
Strong knowledge of financial close, general ledger, cost accounting, and profitability analysis; familiarity with SAP reporting tools (Fiori, SAP Analytics Cloud) and integration with other SAP components; knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and SOX.
Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; analytical/problem-solving abilities; ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.

Requirements:

Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP R2R modules within Product Costing, FICO, PaPM, and SAC; gather requirements, develop functional specs, process flows, and configurations.
Drive process improvements in cost accounting and profitability analysis; enhance FPA capabilities with SAC for budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting; leverage PaPM for transfer pricing and cost allocation.
Lead cross-functional teams of SAP consultants and business users; act as the primary R2R contact, provide guidance, and facilitate workshops, training, and change management to ensure user adoption.
Oversee system integration with other SAP/non-SAP systems, data migration and master data management; ensure regulatory compliance (IFRS/GAAP/SOX) and timely R2R deliverables within budgets and timelines.

BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

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About BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.

Founded in 1997, BioMarin is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming lives through genetic discovery. The company develops and commercializes targeted therapies that address the root cause of the genetic conditions that it seeks to treat, helping to better the lives of those struggling with rare genetic disease. BioMarin discoveries have led to eight first or best-in-class commercial treatments and a pipeline of multiple product candidates applying the same science-driven, patient-forward approach to broader group of genetic disorders. The more innovative solutions developed, the more lives BioMarin can impact. Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice Please be aware of fraud or scams from individuals, organizations and/or internet sites claiming to represent BioMarin in recruitment activities. We have an established recruitment process which is required for all posted positions by BioMarin prior to issuing an offer of employment. This BioMarin process requires formal interviews conducted live with personnel representing BioMarin and never requires payments or fees from job applicants. BioMarin does not conduct interviews via texting tools such as RingCentral. In the event you receive a suspicious email message about recruiting on behalf of BioMarin, unless it’s from a BioMarin authorized recruiting partner, do not provide any personal information or pay any fees. Qualified and interested candidates should apply to current openings directly through this BioMarin website. BioMarin accepts no responsibility for any costs or charges incurred as a result of fraudulent activity. If you have lost money or provided your personal identifying information, please contact your bank and report the matter to the FBI via www.ic3.gov. We would also suggest you notify your local police department and monitor your credit. We appreciate your interest in BioMarin & encourage you to visit http://careers.biomarin.com/career-areas to review job opportunities.

Company type: Large

Industry: Research

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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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 Process Manager to support the Record to Report (R2R) workstream, with a focus on Product Costing, Finance & Controlling (FICO), Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM) and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC). The role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing SAP solutions to support end-to-end financial processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Solution Design and Implementation
- Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of SAP modules and functionalities within the R2R workstream, including Product Costing, Finance & Controlling (FICO), Profitability and Performance Management (PaPM) and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC).
- 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 cost accounting and profitability analysis.
- 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 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, 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 processes.
Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and internal controls (e.g., SOX) within SAP configurations.
Project Management:
- Manage R2R workstream deliverables, timelines, and budgets within enhancement projects.
- Collaborate with project managers to align R2R activities with overall ERP COE 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:
- 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a lead or senior role focused on R2R processes.
- Proven expertise in SAP FICO and FP&A modules, preferably within SAP S/4HANA environments.
- Strong knowledge of financial close, general ledger, cost accounting, and profitability analysis.
Technical Skills:
- In-depth understanding of SAP financial modules 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.
- Exemplifies professionalism and emotional intelligence, ensuring effective collaboration, clear communication and the ability to navigate complex situations with tact and maturity.
Preferred:
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations or upgrades is a must.
- 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.