Finance Compliance Manager, IMFT

Key responsibilities:

• Define and maintain the compliance governance framework for Innovative Medicines Finance transformation initiatives, adapting enterprise ICFR and SOX frameworks to the specific context of large-scale process, data, and technology transformations.
• Support the implementation of the Finance Transformation Compliance governance framework within assigned value streams, in alignment with enterprise ICFR and SOX requirements.
• Translate compliance methodologies, standards, and guidance defined by the Senior Manager into clear expectations for individual transformation programs.
• Act as the primary compliance liaison for assigned transformation initiatives, ensuring early engagement and integration of compliance requirements into program planning and delivery.
• Coordinate and lead all aspects of transformation-related risk assessments, control identification, and compliance deliverables performed by execution teams within programs.
• Ensure consistent application of approved compliance methodologies across technology, process, data, and interface changes within the value stream.
• Provide mentorship to program teams on transformation-specific compliance topics, including internal controls, data integrity, and interface assurance requirements.
• Review and challenge program-level compliance outputs (e.g., risk assessments, control mappings, remediation plans) to ensure alignment with defined standards and expectations.
• Supervise compliance progress, risks, and issues across assigned programs, escalating material gaps, delays, or emerging risks to the Senior Manager.
• Support the identification and management of interdependencies and shared compliance risks across programs within the value stream
• Contribute to the refinement of compliance guidance and methodologies by providing feedback based on program execution and observed challenges.
• Ensure documentation and traceability of compliance decisions, assessments, and governance outcomes within assigned transformation initiatives.
• Promote a risk-based, pragmatic approach to compliance that enables Finance transformation objectives while maintaining control efficiency and regulatory alignment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Min. Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics or related fields.
• Min. 6-8 years of previous experience in Finance roles is required, preferably in significant system transformation projects.
• Solid understanding of financial and IT internal controls
• Solid understanding of SOX 404, US GAAP, and IFRS
• Solid understanding in supply chain environment
• Ability to proactively identify and mitigate process risks.
• Understanding of continuous process improvement techniques
• Anticipate needs, assess and manage business risk taking; bring up issues that may impact their process globally; manage through times of crisis and ambiguity/
• Experience working in a sophisticated, multi-ERP / system environment. Experience with SAP S4 Hana highly preferred.
• People leadership skills and ability to collaborate in a highly matrixed environment is required.