Finance Business Partner

Job title:

Finance Business Partner

Company

Takeda

Job description

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s and . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionROLE OBJECTIVEThe Finance Business Partner is responsible for providing high quality financial insight, reporting, analysis and supporting Business units and functions and ensuring integrity of Business unit & function financials.Be an agile thought partner to Business providing financial support on all matters with a focus on:Accuracy & integrity of Business Unit financials.Decision support: assure meaningful management reporting combined with proactive and strategic input to help drive performanceFinancial analysis and modeling: identify value drivers and risks & opportunities, model P&L development for budgeting and reforecastsAdvise colleagues regarding financial processes & systemsProvide support and advice in areas of compliance with financial/ethical requirementsMaintain a growth mindset and challenge the status quo, exchange best practices with peers within Takeda.Collaborate on regional/global level for advancement of reporting and planning processes and systemsACCOUNTABLITIESPartners with Business Units / Franchises and/or other Departments as a Trusted Advisor in assessing business opportunities and risks, in developing and executing business and financial strategy, deciding upon and securing proper resource allocation.Establishing and execute monthly financial review process for business units, analysing material financial variances vs Plan and expected full-year impactsProviding strategic financial input and leadership to assigned BUs to drive business performance and ensure appropriate return on investment.Ensure integrity of Takeda financials with full P&L ownership of assigned BU. Establish robust processes to ensure financial accurately.Planning and Preparation of the periodic planning exercises in coordination with FP&A leadFocusing on adding value for the business by influencing decisions and identifying opportunities to invest, saving cost, avoiding/ mitigating risks, forecasting future business results, establishing and interpreting leading indicatorsPartners with Global/Regional stakeholders and is part of Global/Regional projects rollouts and adopting best practicesAct as a Solution Architect, with deep understanding of how our business works and its interdependencies, inspiring to co-create innovative solutions enabling financial resultsEstablishes and maintains strong controls and compliance practicesAssists the Financial Controller and the Financial Compliance & Controls Lead in designing and monitoring appropriate controls. This role also involves the development of SOPs and operating instructions as necessary.KEY COUNTERPARTSFinance Director; FP&A Lead, other Finance Business Partners; Financial Controller; Financial Compliance & Controls LeadBusiness Unit / Department HeadsSupply Chain and Data & Insights teamEUCAN Regional Finance and Franchise teamsIDEAL BACKGROUNDBachelor’s degree with major in finance/accounting/economics or other related fieldsCPA or similar designation preferred5-7 years finance FP&A/FBP experience in a multinational set-up, with accounting familiarity and technical fundamentals of GAAP, IFRSPharma / Healthcare experience a plusBig 4 audit experience a plusSKILLS AND COMPETENCIESStrong analytical and quantitative thinking paired with Excel modelling skills and high level of accuracy and attention to detailStrong written and oral communication skills, and ability to clearly present financial data in reports distributed to Local & regional stakeholders, but also to non-Finance stakeholdersAbility to challenge performance, drive fact-based business decisions, learning and solution-oriented enterprise mindsetCatalysing ongoing improvements through persuasion and engagement of othersExcellent business acumen, ability to see the big picture while having drive to understand all relevant detailsComfortable in presentations and communication with all levels of the organizationAbility to build outstanding relationships based on trust and through delivering on commitments.Ability to operate as a flexible team playerProven project management skillsFamiliarity with financial software, ERP systems, and data visualization tools such as SAP, HFM, TM1 or Power BI. Keeping abreast of emerging digital technologies that can optimize financial processes.Proficiency with MS Office including Power BILocationsToronto, CanadaWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull time

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:22:25 GMT

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