Manager, Finance BioLife

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Job Description

Manager, Finance BioLife

Bannockburn, IL

Hybrid

Job Description

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Act as key finance business partner for BioLife functions
• Assists in the financial planning processes
• Works closely with assigned functions to understand their business requirements and provide strategic guidance.
• Ad hoc financial modeling

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• This position supports the financial planning, month-end reporting, and analysis of US BioLife with a primary/direct focus on the US 3rd Party Purchases, US Inventory Management of plasma (including System knowledge with std costing, oversight of plasma counts at centers each FY, knowledge of inventory movement for BioLife and understanding/analysis of inv variances monthly).
• The position liaises with the US Finance Lead and functional business partners to establish financial controlling, create quarterly business cycle forecasts, oversee period closes and reporting, and perform ad hoc analyses related to business performance and new initiatives/projects
• The US Finance Lead serves as the primary point of contact (POC) for the functions it supports and indirectly for any other functions that tangentially intersect them
• Direct Management of a Senior Financial Analyst is possible based on experience level.
• Ownership and Management of CPL Spend Categories (including categories with $80M+ of spend annually and multiple drivers within category, i.e. Softgoods)
• Support of any ad hoc modeling that may be needed for BioLife projects (including Transformation related)

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise  

• In depth knowledge of finance systems and processes related to accounting and controlling as well as financial planning and analysis.

Leadership  

• Ability to set priorities, develop workflow processes, and influence business partners.

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Interaction

• Excellent communication skills. Ability to manage virtual relationships. Focus on internal customer needs.

Innovation

• Ability to improve business and finance function specific processes

Complexity

• Ability to analyze complex financial processes. Ability to interpret and question data inputs to financial models and support recommendations.

Additional Job Description

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: 

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• At least 5 years of experience in financial analysis, planning, corporate accounting and operations accounting, inventory management and operating expenses.
• Experience with management reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Understanding of moderately complex accounting concepts, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), lease accounting standards, IFRS, and SOX
• High proficiency in financial analysis methods, tools, and concepts to prepare forecasts and perform analyses
• Effective decision making and problem-solving skills
• Proven skills in developing and managing staff
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated business impact in previous roles
• Proven ability to work effectively across an organization with multiple functional areas
• Ability to work successfully in a dynamic fast-paced organization and identify and resolve operational issues
• Strong computer software skills (Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP, TM1 and C3ME.
• Experience working in a pharmaceutical or healthcare setting is preferred.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Travel up to 10%

What Takeda can offer you:

• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Financial Planning & Stability: 401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan
• Health & Wellness programs including onsite flu shots and health screenings
• Generous time off for vacation and the option to purchase additional vacation days
• Community Outreach Programs and company match of charitable contributions
• Family Planning Support
• Flexible Ways of Working
• Tuition reimbursement

More about us:

At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.

Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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