Sr. Manager, Financial Systems & Master Data

About the role

Reporting to the Associate Director of US Accounting, this individual will lead the successful design and delivery of key financial systems and master data governance solutions for Legend Biotech. This position will closely align with all IT business partners, TechOps, and Quality representatives, driving data quality, integrity, and data management across the organization. The Senior Manager of Financial Systems & Master Data will maintain the Chart of Accounts in SAP & OneStream and enable business users to leverage data as a differentiator in running the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage Legend’s portfolio of ERP data-related initiatives across all finance data objects within SAP & OneStream.
• Build and drive plans to improve data practices for operational, reporting, and analysis needs, including development of processes, controls, and best business practices around financial data management.
• Partner with IT to drive successful implementations of incremental SAP modules (WBS, Treasury module).
• Manage upgrades and enhancements of core financial systems with IT.
• Lead and develop implementation of finance data management core principles in collaboration with other SAP workstreams (e.g., P2P / D2D / EWM) and in alignment with IT Data Management teams.
• Collaborate in the development of Master Data Governance activities, including maintenance of workflow processes in accordance with the Company’s Delegation of Authority policy.
• Build organizational understanding of data lifecycles from creation to end use, working with subject matter experts in various business functions, operations, and IT teams.
• Resolve Banking / COGS / Budget / BOM costing issues quickly and effectively.
• Assist with the development and implementation of internal and external financial reporting, data track changes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Team to protect Legend’s data, prevent data leakage, and support incident response investigations.
• Maintain the Company’s Chart of Accounts in all financial systems and ensure clearly defined mapping between ERP and Consolidation platforms.
• Partner with FP&A to act as the gatekeeper for the Company’s cost centers.
• Ensure timely and accurate allocation of project spend across business units.
• Maintain access for authorized data users across various systems.
• Understand data lineage and data mapping for financial data.
• Collaborate with the S4 Hana GRC team to review data logs for appropriateness.
• Assist with internal and external auditors' requirements for SOX compliance on IT/Segregation of Duties related controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (concentration in IT a plus).
• A minimum of 6+ years of experience with data management solutions: Migration, Business Objects, Data Quality, etc.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously while integrating cross-functional issues and balancing competing priorities.
• Must manage shifting priorities to meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing environment.
• SAP knowledge is preferable.
• Ability to promote a mindset of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and prevention.
• Hands-on experience leading data definitions, process development, data quality modeling, and solving data implementation projects in collaboration with cross-functional teams (internally and externally).
• Experience working closely with data and ERP integrators to ensure changes are appropriately adopted and synchronized with Legend Biotech’s ERP and data strategy.
• Prior experience with SAP query viewer/design and advanced GUI access.
• Prior experience deploying P2P, D2D, RTR/FI modules from design to deployment.
• Proficient with processing large volumes of data, designing queries, and using advanced analytics reporting tools.
• Proficient in Project Management.

Pay

Base pay range: $127,313 - $167,099 USD. Other types of pay may include performance-based bonus and/or equity for eligible roles.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid time off policy including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Legal assistance and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources.
• Well-being initiatives and peer-to-peer recognition programs.