Our client is a global leader in the life sciences sector, with a large manufacturing and supply operation across Australia and New Zealand. They are currently undertaking a major SAP S/4HANA implementation across three manufacturing sites and are looking for a finance professional to support the project from the finance side.
The Role
Reporting into the finance function at the Melbourne site, you will work closely with the ANZ Finance teams and the project implementation team. Your primary focus will be providing full financial support for the S/4HANA rollout across all three sites. During the implementation phase you will also assist with day-to-day operational finance activities when required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Participate in project workshops and discussions with the internal project team and external consultants
- Manage master data loads, ensuring the quality and accuracy of data loaded into the new system
- Work closely with Cost Accountants to ensure product costs are correctly reflected in the new system
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations following balance loading (e.g. inventory and fixed assets)
- Ensure existing processes are accurately mapped to the new system (M2D, P2P, P2M, R2R, O2C)
- Undertake User Acceptance Testing (UAT) across all three sites
- Support system cutover phases
- Assist the finance team with management and financial accounting tasks and month-end close when required
- Assist with inventory management, including stock takes and cycle counts,
when required
Who We Are Looking For
The successful applicant will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related business discipline, and 3-5 years’ experience in financial and management accounting, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
Key competencies:
- Hands-on knowledge of SAP ERP, with advanced skills across key modules (FI, CO, MM, PP, PM, WM); S/4HANA experience highly regarded
- Prior experience with a system implementation (advantageous)
- Understanding of US GAAP in a manufacturing context (advantageous)
- Experience in multinational accounting operations (a plus)
- Pharmaceutical or animal health industry experience (considered an asset)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Office skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with and drive multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple projects
Work Environment
This role is based in Melbourne, split between an office environment and production areas within a GMP-controlled manufacturing facility. Appropriate protective clothing and gowning will be provided and required for production areas if needed. Occasional travel to other sites in NSW and New Zealand will be required.
What’s on Offer
- A key role in a large-scale ERP transformation with a global organisation
- Exposure to the full project lifecycle, from design and testing through to cutover
- Broad experience across multiple manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams