Overview
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is a science-led global healthcare company with a special purpose: to help people do more, feel better, live longer. We are on an audacious journey to impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next decade. Our R&D division is at the forefront of this mission, dedicated to the discovery and development of groundbreaking vaccines and medicines. We are transforming the landscape of medical research by integrating cutting-edge science and technology and harnessing the power of genetics and new data. By fostering a collaborative environment that unites the talents of our people, we are revolutionizing R&D to pre-empt and defeat diseases. Join us in our commitment to uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Position Summary
We are looking for an experienced IT Governance Risk & Compliance Consultant with a Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) and deep expertise in SAP FICO. Previous experience at GSK (GlaxoSmithKline) or a similar pharmaceutical organisation is highly desirable. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that SAP IT systems supporting financial processes meet both regulatory and internal Governance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for IT Governance in SAP FICO modules, including system controls, user access, SoD (Segregation of Duties), and financial reporting integrity.
- Ensure Governance with SOX, GxP, GDPR, and other regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical and financial systems.
- Conduct reviews of IT general controls (ITGCs) and application controls within SAP.
- Identify Governance risks across finance & non-finance applications and processes.
SAP & Finance Systems:
- Provide governance oversight on SAP Finance & Non-Finance implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
- Review and validate SAP design and configuration to align with financial governance standards and business objectives.
IT Quality Management:
- Support the implementation and maintenance of IT Quality Management Systems (QMS), including documentation.
- Guide teams through IT Quality SDLC processes (e.g., CSV, IQ/OQ/PQ) for SAP Finance & Non Finance-related systems.
- Collaborate with GSK-aligned teams or clients to align Governance practices with corporate and regulatory standards.
- Advise on control implications of SAP FICO configuration changes or system upgrades.
Stakeholder Management:
- Act as a liaison between Finance, IT, and Quality teams to ensure cross-functional alignment.
- Partner with Accenture and SAP teams
GSK-specific (Preferred):
- Apply knowledge of GSK IT systems, governance frameworks, and compliance practices to accelerate project alignment and delivery e.g. ITMS/iQMS.
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a strong understanding of financial processes and controls.
- Extensive experience with SAP FICO modules (including configuration knowledge and end-to-end process flow).
- Minimum 5 years of IT Governance.
- GSK experience highly preferred, or experience in a similarly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
- In-depth understanding of SOX Governance, financial controls, and CSV frameworks.
- Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Solid understanding of SDLC, Waterfall and Agile.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications
- Prior involvement in SAP / S/4HANA implementations or finance transformation programmes.
- Solid knowledge of GxP and data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR).
- Certifications in CISA, CISM, SAP FICO.
- Knowledge of UK and international financial reporting standards.
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Finance, or related field.
- Certifications such as CISA, ITIL,or SAP Finance Certification are a plus.
- Experience with tools like ServiceNow, SAP Solution Manager, ALM
Why GSK?
Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
Inclusion at GSK
GSK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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