Axial Tax Deployment Lead
Axial Tax Deployment Lead
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Axial Tax Deployment Lead
Location Luton UK
The Axial Programme (Global S/4HANA implementation)
We are one purposeled global organisation. The enablers and innovators ensuring that we can fulfil our mission to push the boundaries of science and discover and develop lifechanging medicines. We take pride in working close to the cause opening the locks to save lives ultimately making a massive difference to the outside world.
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 largescale transformation programme Axial.
The Axial Programme will be powered by S/4HANA a new ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which will be implemented right across the organisation and will provide our business with standardised processes enhanced financial management common data and real time reporting transforming the way we work through our entire supply chain from bench to patient.
The new system will be used by more than 20000 employees daily is foundational to all AZ entities and is central to most core business processes. This is a once in a generation programme for AstraZeneca and will shape our ways of working globally for many years to come.
The Axial programme needs the best talent to work in it. Whether its the technical skills business understanding or change leadership we want to ensure we have the strongest team deployed throughout. We are aiming to deliver a world class change programme that leaves all employees with a fuller understanding of their role in the endtoend nature of our global company. This programme will provide AZ with a competitive edge to the benefit of our employees customers and patients.
Role Introduction
The Axial (S/4 HANA) Tax Deployment Lead will lead the deployment of the Axial Tax solution(s) across AZs global tax functions. As the deployment planning and definition gathers pace in 2025 and beyond we require a senior individual to drive forward the deployment impacting these functions ensuring the successful deployment of Axial tax solutions on time to plan/budget and meeting design and stakeholder requirements.
What youll do
Youll define the global tax function Axial deployment roadmap and requirements for the Axial Tax solutions working with Enterprise Process Owners Global Process Owners global tax and finance function leaders.
In doing so you will manage dependencies risk parallel initiatives and change impacts to deliver the Axial Tax Solutions. This will include being responsible for the deployment of a portfolio of different tax solutions and across many different areas of tax such as indirect tax direct tax transfer pricing and environmental taxes.
Once the deployment plan is established youll be responsible for executing against it. This will include defining further detailed design as appropriate and maintaining the resource/skill profile within the Axial programme (change technology data tax design) and business as usual resources. A key part of this will be managing dependencies and changes appropriately through governance. You will also partner with local legal entity deployment leads and interim state leads agreeing the impact on the global tax function and pathway to address this for particular topics.
Throughout the deployment journey youll communicate effectively with senior stakeholders (both within the Axial programme and outside of it) to ensure the change impacts are catered for and risks are managed appropriately.
As deployment for a particular solution(s) nears in line with the plan youll work on defining cutover activities and steps to drive a smooth cutover and adoption of the solution(s). In addition youll own hypercare for the global function defining it and what a successful exit from hypercare is.
Essential Skills & Experience
Youll have a track record of delivery of large tax transformation projects in a large corporate environment either gained in house on in practice (or a combination).
Youll likely have a tax background and consider yourself a specialist in one or more tax types.
Youll be able to manage complex/multiple dependencies and large areas of uncertainty yet still make meaningful strides forward or make appropriate assumptions.
Youll be able to assess change impacts on a global function across technology process and data and address them across complex processes and current ways of working.
Youll be able to manage and work with external partners such as system integrators to define scope and needs inline with the deployment approach.
Youll be able to engage with senior stakeholders both within the Axial programme and outside of it within the wider AZ community to understand requirements concerns and plot a pathway to address them.
Desirable Skills & Experience
S/4 HANA or ERP programme experience is a bonus but not essential.
CTA/ACA or equivalent qualification.
Why AstraZeneca
At Astrazeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres 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. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire lifechanging medicines. Inperson working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Apply Today!
Date Posted
14Apr2025Closing Date
25May2025Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Employment Type
Full-Time
