Oncology FP&A lead

One of the leading US pharmaceutical companies in Tokyo is looking for FP&A Manager!

Title : Oncology FP&A Lead

Reports to : Head of FP&A (interim: Head of Finance)

Manages : 1 staff

Act as a leader

• High standards of integrity, business ethics and compliance with SOX, Corporate Policies and local laws

• Actively seeks and embraces opportunities to enhance productivity, results and service level

• Leads the Oncology FP&A function partnering with Commercial/Other teams to provide timely decision support analysis and assist in influencing business decisions

• Partners closely with alliance management on governing and influencing alliance partnership related to near-term and strategic efforts

• Engages in activities for self-development; engages, energizes and develops team members

• Enable the Oncology team’s objectives through understanding the Oncology market, business, and strategic imperatives

• Serve as a business partner to the Oncology business unit, which includes being an active member on Oncology leadership meetings, collaborating/co-leading BU projects, and supporting Oncology strategy

Areas of competence (i.e. skills and abilities)

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Written and oral presentation skills - fluent in both Japan and English

• Effective work with diverse people establishing strong working relationships with business partners

• Intellectual and emotional capability and commitment

• Business and team orientation, confidence and decisiveness within the defined parameters of the position

• Priority setting and discipline to meet required deadlines managing multiple demands

• Work process improvement and focus on service level

• Monitoring of internal control mechanisms to minimize risks

• Independent, dynamic, proactive, energetic, flexible

Deliverables

• Insightful analysis of business performance, resource allocation and profit planning

• Partnership with the Commercial teams to provide overall brand support and support business decisions

• Anticipation of risks and opportunities and proposal for timely remediation

• Monthly closing processes and management of financial reporting accurately and in a timely manner

• Ambitious and realistic financial planning processes (budget and projections)

• Enhancement of awareness and adherence to local procedures (SOPs) and corporate policies

• Identification and implementation of innovative process improvements

• Adherence to corporate Global pricing guidelines

• Support to Internal Audits as needed

Developmental Value

• Manage FP&A in a leading Biopharma company Influencing business decisions / financial results

• Manage Alliance partners to develop and execute an collective strategy

• Enhance leadership skills with direct reports and matrix organization

• Enhance knowledge of Oncology market and launch readiness efforts

• Partner with senior market leaders, including Oncology BU Director, Oncology Marketing/Indication leads, other Key Stakeholders

Key Stakeholders/Contacts

1-  BUSINESS UNIT DIRECTOR – ONCOLOGY

2-  MARKETING LEAD - ONCOLOGY

3-  FP&A TEAM / HEAD OF FP&A

4-  MARKET ACCESS DIRECTOR

5-  BUSINESS INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS

6-  CLUSTER LEADERSHIP TEAM

7-  CONTROLLER

Core Competencies:

• Analytical skills to identify the best scenarios and recommendations for the Company

• Capability to develop international project management skills

• Potential to handle several projects in parallel

• Ability to develop successful business partnerships

• Translates broad strategies into specific objectives and action plans

• Develops contingency plans and meets challenges necessary to execute business and action plans

Background and skills required

• Minimum of 10 years work experience in Finance with part/all of that experience in Financial Planning (required)

• Experience managing a team (required)

• Experience with Pharma industry (required)

• Experience with Oncology market (highly preferred)

• Experience working in a Multi-National company (preferred)

• Written and oral presentation skills - fluent in both Japan and English (required)

• Qualification in the “Areas of Competence” listed above (Highly preferred)

• Degree in accounting, economics or business related career (required)

• Proven track record in financial planning and analysis (or equivalent) and in leadership positions (highly preferred)

• Good command of accounting and understanding of internal controls (required)

• MBA/CPA (or equivalent), internal/external audit, USGAAP/IFRS and SAP knowledge are a plus (required)

• Strong power point and excel skills (highly preferred)

• Corporate Values: Accountability, Urgency, Passion, Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusion (required)