Tax Process Architect
Location: Luton / Macclesfield/Gothenburg/Sodertalje
Global S/4HANA Programme
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AstraZeneca (AZ) is in a period of strong growth and our employees have a united purpose to make a difference to patients around the world who need both our medicines and the ongoing developments from our science. In this journey AZ must continue to work across borders and with partners and new colleagues in a fast and seamless way. The ambition, size and complexity of the organisation, coupled with the opportunities afforded by new technology, has led the Board to approve a large scale transformation of the IT landscape by the replacement of current ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems with one global solution.Our current technology is used by more than 20,000 employees daily, is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This programme provides the opportunity for real transformation and to shape the way of working globally for many years to come.
This programme requires the best. Whether it be the technical skills, business understanding or change leadership, we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. The programme seeks to deliver a world class change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the end-to-end nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge, to the benefits of its employees and patients.
We are now looking for a Tax Process Architect who will be responsible for designing and delivering the overall tax process, supporting the Enterprise Process Lead, Tax. This will involve ensuring that opportunities for process enhancement and modernisation are delivered and that the overall process and technology design meets business objectives and regulatory requirements.
What you'll do:
Lead the design of tax processes in S/4 HANA and related systems covering the end-to-end tax process for one or more of the following areas of tax – indirect tax, operational transfer pricing and/or group reporting, creating a global template design to continue AZ’s journey of enhancing tax processes.
Understand the transformation opportunities S/4HANA can provide and bring this to bear throughout the design.
Work with impacted stakeholders to assess the impact of the changes on the current state.
Partner with Group Tax teams, internal IT and external parties to realise the design through the build phase of the template.
Contribute to the design and definition of the tax data model in S/4 HANA.
Acts as a source of knowledge in one or more areas of S/4HANA and Tax processes, defining and communicating current and future business improvement needs and opportunities
Provide the expertise with regards to S/4HANA capability and standard process design for Tax
Support the Enterprise Process Lead for Tax in ensuring that the design maximises opportunities for improvements and covers all areas for a successful transition
Oversees and provide expert technical support to a team, potentially across different global locations
Builds key design decisions for presentation to relevant partner groups to seek approval/feedback.
Clarify and complete the key S/4HANA global design activities that will generate the golden template; scope definition, identification of the standard process
Ensure that the standard process design is based on standard SAP S/4HANA, documenting and agreeing exceptions where appropriate.
Develop and run “fit to standard” workshops to align and confirm the golden template with a cross section of the business
Create and sustain key project artefacts required to develop a successful transition to SAP S/4HANA, including the end to end process flows and key elements of the information model
Liaises with the data team to provide requirements and the guide rails for the cleanse and clear data activity.
Ensures that all improvement project work is carried out with regards to AstraZeneca standards and external regulations
Networks with colleagues across the business and experts to identify business improvement opportunities
Ensures efficient and effective leadership and management of business Improvement projects
Keeps self and others up to date on recent developments and emerging trends on an internal and external basis
Maintains the process and technology for identifying and tracking continuous improvement initiatives
Prioritises Tax improvement issues and delivers own business improvement findings and recommendations to a cross-functional team
Please note, this role will report into the Enterprise process Lead, Tax
Essential for the role:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (or equivalent)
Significant experience in Business Improvement
Applications open: 23/06/2023
Applications close: 05/07/2023
Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So, what’s next?
Are you already imaging yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!
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