Associate Director Business Process, Tax

About Technical Operations

Bio Marin'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 Bio Marin'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.

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.

• 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/4
    
    HANA, 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.

• 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/4
    
    HANA 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.
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