Finance Business Partner Global Functions

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Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Finance Business Partner, Global Functions, you ensure the global consolidation of GMS global functions and will act as finance business partner supporting GMS Senior Management in charge of global functions. This role also plays a key role in global finance initiatives, supporting strategic projects, automation initiatives and GMS Must Wins.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Coordinate and submit financial results into Takeda reporting systems.
• Support general accounting and financial closing processes.
• Collect, analyze, and consolidate data for management reporting.
• Coordinate monthly financial reporting for GMS global function heads & leads.
• Update and provide insights on the monthly KPI dashboard measuring operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to automate and enhance reporting processes.
• Lead planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and mid-range planning.
• Provide financial expertise to GMS global function heads & leads for cost estimation.
• Actively support team members of corporate functions to achieve financial targets
• Business partnering with the management team and other parts of the business to develop and implement action plans to drive performance and productivity & project support.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis and implement best practices globally.

WHAT YOU BRING TO TAKEDA

• Education in finance, accounting, or controlling, with +8 years of experience in finance roles.
• Expertise in financial reporting, analysis methodologies, and data management.
• Proficiency in SAP, BI, HFM, TM1, and Oracle preferred.
• Highly analytical mindset to understand the big picture and drive action-oriented results.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and operate effectively in uncertain situations.
• Strong communication skills to engage with and challenge senior managers.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision and deliver key objectives.
• Regular interaction with GMS Global Functions leads and GMSGQ finance teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills to drive innovation and process improvements.
• Ability to manage complexity within a diverse manufacturing network and multiple business systems.
• Fluent English

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.
Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Zurich, SwitzerlandLexington, MA, USA - MA - Lexington
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time