Specialist Technology Architect, Finance
About this opportunity
Career Category
Information Systems
Job Description
ABOUT AMGEN
Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to fight the world’s toughest diseases, and make people’s lives easier, fuller and longer. We discover, develop, manufacture and deliver innovative medicines to help millions of patients. Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry more than 40 years ago and remains on the cutting-edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what’s known today.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role Description:
Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will drive innovation and own planning solutions that support Finance professionals across Amgen. Are you a seasoned technologist with a mind for crafting a connected planning and budgeting ecosystem to drive powerful financial insights? Come join our team and be a part of something that we can be proud of! Key responsibilities include:
Roles & Responsibilities:
Collaborate effectively and actively with Product Owner and SMEs to understand, prioritize and advise on application focus and rollout.
Lead all aspects of system architecture and build consistent with industry best practices.
Own and maintain SDLC documentation.
Drive data quality and integrity in Hyperion planning systems; understanding the data relationships and data flows between various systems including SAP, DRM, and AWS.
Ensure platform availability, performance, scalability, and reliability
Facilitate and support the unimpeded execution of annual budget, quarterly forecast and Long-range Plan financial processes.
Work independently, function as a knowledge resource for less experienced team members.
Basic Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree with 8-12 years of Information Systems or Finance & Accounting
Functional Skills:
Must-Have Skills:
Proven experience of implementing or managing multiple Planning solutions in Oracle Hyperion (on-prem experience preferred). Experience with multiple EPM tools a plus
Experience working in DevOps teams, utilizing agile tools like Jira
Possesses strong learning agility (including new technologies) and analytical thinking with solid attention to detail.
4+ years functional experience in financial budgeting and reporting at large corporate environment a plus
Experience with Oracle DRM or similar master data management tools
Foster a culture of innovation to encourage resources to evaluate and introduce new technologies that will allow business partners to meet their objectives
Strong organizational skills and ability to work in cross functional teams.
Good-to-Have Skills:
Strong solution design and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of technology, function, or platform
Experience in developing differentiated and deliverable solutions
Ability to analyze client requirements and translate them into solutions
Professional Certifications (please mention if the certification is preferred or mandatory for the role):
Oracle Hyperion Planning Certified Implementation Specialist
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) for Teams (preferred)
Soft Skills:
Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
Demonstrated awareness of how to function in a team setting
Demonstrated awareness of presentation skills
Strong transformation and change management experience
High degree of initiative and self-motivation
Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Shift Information:
This position requires you to work a later shift and may be assigned a second or third shift schedule. Candidates must be willing and able to work during evening or night shifts, as required based on business requirements.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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