SAP FICO Functional Consultant

About the AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. 

At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. 

About the team

SAP team is part of the Enterprise Capabilities & Solutions (ECS) is an internal AZ organization that comprises technology teams to support the global strategy.

Role and Responsibilities

•            As a SAP FICO Functional Consultant, will be responsible for resolving any SAP issues reported by the business users and delivering all enhancements as required by business users (Incident Management)

•            Responsible for completing all tasks assigned by team lead and project manager.

•            Responsible for reviewing solutions designed by the team members and proposing improvements.

•            Responsible for proactively working with business users for identifying and resolving recurring issues.

Essential for the role

• Functional understanding for their respective work stream and expert knowledge in configuration and maintenance of SAP systems mainly on FI module (General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Asset Accounting, Treasury)
• Ability to understand business requirements from business users and prepare and review functional specifications.
• Good understanding of integration between other modules (SD, MM, PP)
• Ability to work in large and diverse teams.
• Should be aware of release governance processes and have experience in working on any incident management tool.
• Experience of various Estimation Techniques needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Well versed in English and Spanish. Excellent spoken and written skills.
• Willingness to work in shifts
• Proactive approach to problem solving. 
• Experience working in a globally distributed team

Desirable for the role

• Exposure to Run SAP (Solution Manager) methodologies. 
• Exposure is essential to highly customized SAP environments and working on interfaces with Non SAP systems.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and Application life cycle management. 
• Good understanding of GXP and SOX requirements. Should have working experience in a validated environment.
• Experience implementing / supporting CO-PC (Product Costing) module in SAP.
• Experience supporting FI localizations (Mexico, Brazil, etc)

Interested? Come and join our journey.

So, what’s next!

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Where can I find out more?

Our Social Media:

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AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer.

AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

📌Strong English communication skills required.

📌 Positions are open to Mexican Citizens and official residents of Mexico.

📍 Location: Guadalajara (hybrid - Expectation of working in the office 3 days a week)
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working give us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.