Ecosystems Leader

Role Summary:


You will be responsible for the delivery data related systems for Biopharma. This is a new area of responsibility for Biopharma IT, the systems have previously been provided and supported by GE Healthcare and many of them will continue to be supported for a transitional period under a Services Agreement (TSA).


Essential Responsibilities:
Candidates should note that this role will be in scope for the proposed transition of GE Biopharma to Danaher and will transfer to Danaher at close of this transaction. 


This role will be responsible for:
Standing up ecosystems for Payroll and T&L accounting
Will need to work closely with the Sourcing team and enable the accounting and reconciliation activities for all Source to Pay activities
Work closely with the Intercompany team to implement an automated solution for the accounting activity
Ensure stability on all Treasury related activity (e.g. automated payments and cash reconciliation)
Work closely with the Supply Chain and Operations’ teams ensuring that the accounting activities are captured efficiently within the ERP



The immediate focus will be on building out the capabilities and delivering to the business, enabling the TSA exit on all applications that are connected to these capabilities. These strategic apps will then need to be aligned for future growth of the organisation ensuring scalability allowing for future expansion. 


Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website .


Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math) or equivalent knowledge or work experience 
Proved professional experience



Desired Characteristics:


Technical Expertise:
Hands on experience of delivery of Finance IT systems (e.g. Concur, Kyriba, CoStar, etc.) including release management, operations and maintenance
Familiarity with agile and other delivery methodologies
Ability to support teams to identify new approaches to complex design problems
Awareness of applications architecture and an appreciation of wider Finance IT ecosystems
Business Acumen: Ability to evaluate technology to deliver to the business vision, ensuring that technical innovation matches outcomes and value proposition
Ability to influence non-technical aspects of technology change (e.g. business processes and operational architectures)
Problem solver; demonstrated ability to plan and execute highly visible, cross business initiatives
Proven experience in leading IT initiatives and to provide thought leadership to a team
Passionate about technology with the pragmatism necessary to solve customer problems and deliver value
Creates a culture of customer focus and high performance to drive innovation aligned to business outcomes 



Personal Attributes:
A strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Proactively engages with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and design solutions
Exhibits creativity and new ways of thinking when contributing to organizational and individual objectives
Strong verbal presentation and written communication skills
Strong influencing and collaboration skills
Uses critical thinking skills and disciplined approaches to help resolve issues and define solutions