Blackline Centre of Excellence Manager

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Job Description

The Blackline Centre of Excellence Manager is part of Takeda Business Solutions (TBS).

Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) is a global function and key business partner for Takeda. TBS is committed to creating an exceptional experience where employees feel supported and confident in our solutions across Finance and Procurement. We create value for the business by freeing up employees’ time to better focus on patients and core operations. TBS is a driver of the latest technology and next-generation capabilities in artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and analytics, while remaining agile at scale. We have established a global network of core hubs and delivery centres to better anticipate needs and operate in a seamless, collaborative way.

Within the TBS organization, the Blackline Centre of Excellence Manager is part of the respective Finance Excellence team and is accountable for delivering and implementing the process-related vision of the R2D Global Process Owner. The Blackline Centre of Excellence Manager acts as the first point of contact for Operational Leads and Business Partners to drive end-to-end global Blackline process excellence.

ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Responsible for global end-to-end Blackline process standardization, optimization, automation, and robotization as defined by the R2D GPO organization

• Acts as a Blackline and SAP SME, driving process improvement and adoption of new ways of working across:

  • Account Reconciliation

  • Matching and Clearing

  • Manual Journal Entry processing

  • Closing activities

• Reviews Blackline CI / IA opportunities and regularly leverages the Financial Solution Operations network; assesses support needs and initiatives and leads them to completion as part of the overall governance framework

• Continuously analyzes the Blackline setup to:

  • improve process accuracy and efficiency

  • increase agility and support future growth

  • optimize audit processes

  • eliminate bottlenecks and deliver timely results

• Participates in regional governance forums to support Business Partners from a process perspective

• Is responsible for documentation of global processes and regional deviations, including addressing and resolving local deviations

• Is responsible for process-related project implementations

• Provides global cost and resource requirements for process optimization initiatives as budget input

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE

• Ability to translate broad strategic insights into practical and impactful solutions

• Strong prioritization skills and ability to manage evolving requirements with a results focus

• Change management capability and cross-functional collaboration

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong focus on technology and automation

• Profound knowledge of Takeda Record-to-Disclose (R2D) accounting processes

• Ability to communicate at all management levels

• Strong influencing skills

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Master’s degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, IT, or a related field

• At least 5 years of experience in improving Blackline processes

• In-depth understanding of controls, GDPR, and SOX compliance

• Ability to work in a diverse, global stakeholder environment across functions and process domains

• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at different organizational levels

• Strong process-oriented mindset

• Proven ability to work effectively across cultures and regions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The successful candidate will be required to work from the office in line with current Finance organization requirements to ensure effective collaboration with stakeholders (currently 8 days per month).

What Takeda can offer you:

No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people. We offer you:

• A meaningful career, grounded in our values.
• Continuous professional growth and global careers
• A diverse and inclusive network of colleagues
• Flexible work environment, including hybrid working
• A collaborative culture encouraging an entrepreneurial spirit and agile thinking
• A comprehensive salary and benefits package.

What Takeda Business Solutions can offer you:

No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people. We offer you a full range of benefits, such as:

Your Wealth

• Competitive Salary

• Annual Bonus

• Referral Bonus

• Social Fund (Christmas Bonus, Holiday Allowance etc.)

• Employee Recognition

Your Health

• Medical Care - various packages for the employee fully sponsored by Takeda. Family packages additionally paid by employee.

• Eyeglass refund

Your Future

• Group Life Insurance

• Employee Capital Plans

• A broad variety of learning platforms

• Professional Growth opportunities including mentoring program

• Next-Generation Series – our comprehensive offer of internal webinars available to all employees from day 1

Your Well-Being

• Subsidized Sport Card

• Takeda Sport & engagement teams

• One additional day-off for voluntary activities

• Fruits in the office, broad variety of coffee and tea

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working

• Employee assistance program

We don’t do ordinary – at Takeda we unite in diversity! Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.

Ready to experience the exceptional? Go to takedajobs.com and apply!

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Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range:

zł163,400.00 - zł224,730.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Employees may be eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits and incentives:

• short-term incentives

• Sport cards

• private medical care subscription

• group life and accidental death insurance

• participation in Employee Capital plans (PPK)

•  social found benefits

• Well-being benefits and others  

Pracownicy mogą być uprawnieni do szerokiego zakresu świadczeń i benefitów:

• system bonusowy

• karty sportowe

• opieka medyczna

• grupowe ubezpieczenie NŻ I NW

• udział w pracowniczych planach kapitałowych (PPK)

• benefity z ZFSS

• well-beingowe benefity oraz inne  

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time