Financial Specialist I

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Job Description

Financial Specialist I - Supplier Onboarding

Gilead Sciences Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers develops and commercialises innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. Gileads therapeutic areas of focus include HIV / AIDS liver diseases serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions cancer and inflammation.

The Strategic Objective of Global Financial Solutions (GFS) is to provide value adding financial services in an efficient and effective model that supports the companys growth and enables our business partners to deliver their strategic imperatives.

The GFS in Cork located in Little Island was established in 2009 and has evolved from a transactional based model to a Value add with a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement within a dynamic and fast paced environment.

Reporting to the Supplier Management Lead you will oversee day-to-day operations of the supplier onboarding and maintenance Cork

We offer the opportunity to work within a culture of highly motivated talented individuals who are dedicated to the Companys Vision and objectives. We are seeking an individual with experience in a fast-paced working environment with proven ability to multitask yet remain focused on key priorities.

This role is within the STS (Source to Settle) department providing support for a group of markets in the international organisation this position will be responsible for supporting the operational processes for onboarding global suppliers whilst adhering to compliance policy

Job Requirements

• Customer Service - Build relationships with key points of contact within the Financial Shared Service organisation and markets across the processes and other functions to maintain an understanding of the process.

• Continuous Improvement - Identify problem areas in the process and work with the team to generate solutions.

Specific Job Requirements

• Daily monitoring and resolution of supplier related requests through our ticketing system while maintaining a high level of customer service.

• Maintain Supplier records in line with the related policies

• Drive adoption of our self-service model in SAP/Ariba while ensuring data quality is maintained.

• Provide high level support and guidance to end users.

• Collaborate within the GFS Teams including RTR and various other impacted business units.

• Achieve targets for high performance such as meet or exceed Service Level Agreements.

• Work with Finance Supervisor and appointed project leads to deliver on STS operational and project objectives as required.

• Meet or exceed individual productivity targets.

• Ensure that training and development objectives are met.

• Contribute to the development of the Financial Shared Services culture to attain desired goals which will include efficiency and effectiveness targets.

• Collate and provide information for KPIs.

• Ensure SOX controls are embedded in processes.

• Assist in setting performance measurement procedures for processes.

• Cover for other team members as directed by manager.

• Ad hoc duties as directed by manager.

Competencies & Skills:

• Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent written listening and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills an inquisitive mind and the ability to work effectively with multiple cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong analytical skills and critical thinker; must have the ability to use excellent judgment and resolve issues with dexterity and effective decision making

• A focus on innovation and continuous improvement

• Results orientation: The ideal candidate will be results-driven and must thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• High level of self-motivation positive attitude drive for achievement and a strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant experience working in an STS department of a multinational or global Finance organization

• Bachelors degree preferred

• Accounting Technician or relevant finance/accounting qualification

• Proficiency with Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint is required

• Good knowledge of SAP or similar integrated ERP

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively Gilead or the Company) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation benefits transfers layoffs returns from layoffs company-sponsored training education assistance social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds which may include an individuals gender race color national origin ancestry religion creed physical or mental disability marital status sexual orientation medical condition veteran status and age unless such protection is prohibited by federal state municipal provincial local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

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