In this vital role, you'll support an ambitious program to evolve how Amgen approaches forecasting, transitioning from batch processes (e.g., sales forecasting to COGS forecast, clinical study forecasting) to a more continuous process. We're looking for a professional who is curious by nature, organizationally and data savvy, with a strong record of Finance transformation, partner management, and accomplishments in Finance, Accounting, or Procurement. This role will help redesign existing processes to incorporate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning capabilities to significantly reduce the time and resources needed to build forecasts.
As the Next Gen Forecasting Senior Associate at Amgen India, you will:
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in Finance's planning, reporting, and data processes.
- Focus on maximizing current technologies and adapting new technologies where relevant.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support business objectives.
- Report directly to the Next Gen Forecasting Manager in Hyderabad, India.
Roles & Responsibilities
Priorities can often change in a fast-paced technology environment like Amgen's, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Support the implementation of real-time / continuous forecasting capabilities.
- Establish baseline analyses, define current and future state using traditional approaches and emerging digital technologies.
- Identify which areas would benefit most from automation / AI / ML.
- Identify additional process / governance changes to move from batch to continuous forecasting.
- Closely partner with Business, Accounting, FP&A, Technology, and other impacted functions to define and implement proposed changes.
- Partner with the Amgen Technology function to support both existing and new finance platforms.
- Partner with local and global teams on use cases for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Centers of Excellence globally to drive operational efficiency.
- Contribute to a learning environment and enhance learning methodologies of technical tools where applicable.
- Serve as a local financial systems and financial data subject matter expert, supporting the local team with questions.
- Support global finance teams and business partners with centrally delivered financial reporting via Tableau and other tools.
- Support local adoption of Anaplan for operating expense planning / tracking.
What We Expect of You
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.
Basic Qualifications
- Education & Experience:Master's degree and 1 to 3 years of Finance experience OR
- Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of Finance experience OR
- Diploma and 7 to 9 years of Finance experience
- Experience & Skills:Consistent record of launching new finance capabilities.
- Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools.
- Experience with finance reporting and planning system technologies.
- Experience with technical support of financial platforms.
- Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Resourceful individual who can connect the dots across a matrixed organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry.
- Experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Experience with global finance operations.
- Knowledge of advanced financial modeling techniques.
- Business performance management.
- Finance transformation experience involving recent technology advancements.
- Prior multinational capability center experience.
- Experience with Oracle Hyperion/EPM, S4/SAP, Anaplan, Tableau/PowerBI, DataBricks, Alteryx, data lakes, and data structures.
Soft Skills
- Excellent project management abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
- Ability to influence and motivate change.
- Adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
