Senior Manager, IT - SAP Finance at Illumina

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Genomics, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 10-12+ years of progressive experience working in SAP FICO areas, including extensive experience in leading multiple full-cycle implementations and managing complex support operations
  • Proven experience in a leadership or management role (minimum 3-5 years preferred), directly overseeing SAP FICO teams, managing vendor

Responsibilities

  • Lead the strategic design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable Record-to-Report solutions within the SAP FICO landscape
  • Define and champion the SAP FICO roadmap, aligning technology solutions with evolving business strategies and requirements
  • Articulate and present the functionality, features, benefits, and strategic impact of financial accounting and management accounting solutions to senior business stakeholders and technical teams
  • Oversee the creation and ensure the quality of system blueprints, configuration documentation, functional specifications, and testing strategies for RICEFW objects and system enhancements
  • Provide leadership and expert oversight for troubleshooting complex issues and ensuring timely technical resolution across the FICO space, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Indirect Taxation, Inter-company settlement, Consolidation, Cost Center Accounting, Product Costing, and Profitability Analysis
  • Direct and facilitate coordination with SD, MM, PP analysts, ABAP developers, infrastructure teams, and personnel from cross-integration modules and boundary systems
  • Manage the relationship and escalation processes with SAP Support (OSS) and other technology vendors
  • Lead, mentor, and develop team members (internal and/or external resources) fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
  • Drive strategy and manage execution across organizational, regional, and global boundaries; effectively manage a portfolio of projects and competing priorities in a cross-divisional and cross-functional environment
  • Direct and manage Application Management Support (AMS) partners, ensuring adherence to agreed SLAs, managing budgets, and driving service improvement initiatives
  • Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks for system changes, enhancements, and support within the FICO domain
  • Partner with Finance leadership to identify opportunities for process optimization and leverage technology to achieve business goals

Skills

SAP FICO
SAP
Record-to-Report
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Stakeholder Management
Project Management
Team Leadership
Strategic Roadmap

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$27.2MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries
5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.
Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.
Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.
The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.
Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.
Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.
Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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