Financial Analyst and Process Specialist (Finance Excellence Partner) at Roche Kenya

Purpose

• The Financial Analyst and Process Specialist is instrumental in transforming finance into a more efficient, effective, and networked organisation that maximises impact on the business and customer journey. 
• As a Financial Analyst and Process Specialist, you collaborate with Diagnostics Commercial Finance colleagues across countries in a networked team, to streamline finance operations by simplifying, standardising, and utilising insights for better decision-making. You also collaborate closely with Finance Enterprise Partners, as well as other finance colleagues across the global Roche finance environment and other stakeholders across the organisation. You contribute to fostering a culture of innovation & experimentation (explore digital finance, AI) and drive automation and digitalization across finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the transition of affiliate focused finance operations towards an above country-cluster level 
• Identify and analyse opportunities for efficiency gains, promoting continuous improvement through standardised processes and tasks in order to be brilliant at the basic
• Identify and implement best and efficient processes within the relevant cluster
• Proactive support in cleaning and aligning of master data in collaboration with master data owners (eg. Commercial Finance & Supply Chain)
• Be the liaison to various stakeholders across the global Roche finance environment 
• Leverage technology & automation to drive digitalization
• Embrace & champion networked ways of working 
• Participate in squads and cross-chapter teams to address high-priority projects with end-to-end responsibility.
• Work closely with Finance Enterprise Partners to enable better customer experience and business impact along the customer journey
• Explore and apply new technologies in the fields of automation and AI

Skills and Competencies

• Solid understanding of management and financial accounting, as well as affiliate finance processes.
• Demonstrated  problem-solving abilities, effective communication skills, and a growth mindset.
• Ability to work and thrive in a networked environment, cross-departments, stakeholders and geographies. 
• Actively seeking input and building relationships with other stakeholders in the ecosystem.
• Capability and desire to work across affiliates, subregions, and regions with an enterprise perspective with an agile mindset
• Experience navigating and working in networks across geographies, business and roles / self organised teams
• Robust analytical skills, including business process improvement expertise.
• A strong business understanding to drive innovation effectively.
• An inclusive and collaborative approach to how you work
• Growth mindset and living the Roche Operating Principles
• English language written and spoken

You, as an ideal candidate, will have the following experience and education:

• Required Qualification: University degree or equivalent; preferably in a finance/accounting field.
• Required Experience: 2 – 3 years’ financial controlling experience. CIMA would be advantageous
• SAP experience is an asset.