Global BIS Finance Lead - Ghent - argenx

Beschrijving

Join us as we transform immunology and deliver medicines that help autoimmune patients get their lives back. argenx is preparing for multi-dimensional expansion to reach more patients through a rich pipeline of differentiated assets, led by VYVGART, our first-in-class neonatal Fc receptor blocker approved for the treatment of gMG, and with the potential to treat patients across dozens of severe autoimmune diseases.

We are building a new kind of biotech company, one that maintains its roots as a science‐based start‐up and pushes our commitment to innovate across all corners of our business. We strive to inspire and grow our company, our partnerships, our science, and our people, because when we do, we deliver more for patients.

Argenx is a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases and cancer. Partnering with leading academic researchers through its Immunology Innovation Program (IIP), argenx is translating immunology breakthroughs into a world‐class portfolio of novel antibody‐based medicines. argenx's first experimental medicine, efgartigimod, is being evaluated in multiple autoimmune diseases, including myasthenia gravis (MG), pemphigus vulgaris (PV), immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Argenx is located in Ghent, Belgium, Boston, Massachusetts and Tokyo, Japan.

To strengthen our Business Information Systems team, we are looking for a talented individual to fill the position of Global BIS Finance Lead, based in Ghent (Belgium).

Purpose of the function:

The Global BIS Finance Lead is the single point of accountability for strategy and implementation for all data, processes and systems, to address the business requirements and challenges of the Finance organisation, ensuring operational effectiveness and efficient financial operations worldwide. The individual in this role is a key strategic leader within the BIS team.

The BIS Finance Lead leverages existing capabilities within Oracle and third party systems, and builds new capabilities as required, to automate finance processes, to improve compliance, and to maximise the value of corporate data. The person in this role partners with the Finance Leads, Technology Leads, and Service Providers to jointly define the processes, design the technology architecture, and configure the systems that are essential to deliver therapies to markets and transform the lives of patients.

Reporting Line:

Senior Director, BIS CMC/G&A.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Establish strong relationships with all levels of the Finance organization and with Service Providers to deliver value-added solutions that work at both the strategic and operational levels.

Establish governance processes, define an annual portfolio of projects, contract resources, and oversee implementation to deliver business outcomes that positively impact the effectiveness of the Finance organization, and enhance the ability of argenx to execute globally.

Work with technology vendors, consultants, and SMEs to deliver business process improvements and technology solutions aligned with objectives and that add value to argenx.

Ensure that Oracle and other third‐party systems operate seamlessly within a consistent technology architecture to support current processes, to address challenges, and to scale for growth and complexity.

In collaboration with business leads and SMEs, lead strategy, define BIS service and portfolio priorities, and contribute to the jointly defined business outcomes.

Maintain an overall understanding of industry landscape and the direction and strategy of the Finance team to ensure progress on the right priorities. Understand and anticipate strategic, market, operational information and technology needs of the Finance area.

Respond and communicate as both tactical and strategic issues come up with the overall set of BIS technology solutions and services that are used across Finance and connected teams, with internal and external partners.

Lead support services in relation with service providers, monitor SLAs, manage escalations, follow‐up on issues, etc.

Skills & Competencies:

Understanding of the industry landscape and global regulatory requirements (e.g. SOX, IFRS, General Controls, etc.).

Strong understanding of the Finance functional areas including accounting, FP&A, tax, internal controls, reporting, T&E, treasury, and supply chain execution.

Understanding of general information technology.

Advanced understanding of Oracle technologies in the Finance functional areas including:

Oracle ERP Fusion Cloud (Finance, Procurement, PPM, Supply Chain).

Oracle EPM (FCCS, PBCS, TM, ARCS, TRCS, EDM).

Oracle FDI.

Oracle OIC.

Oracle IDCS.

Optional understanding of third party systems including Kyriba, Workiva, Concur, Appzen and Fastpath.

Education, experience and qualifications:

Direct, substantial experience implementing Oracle technology solutions in Finance.

Experience overseeing Information services and systems globally.

Experience managing geographically distributed teams in an outsourced environment. Demonstrated ability to work and influence at multiple levels within multidisciplinary and matrixed organization.

Degree in Information Technology, Finance or combination of degree and related experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications.

Minimum of 15 years working in technology roles for the Finance function.

At argenx, all applicants are welcomed in an inclusive environment. They will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. argenx is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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