Alexion JapanSenior Manager, Finance Controlling

Position Summary:
The Senior Manager Japan Commercial FP&A is responsible for leading finance reporting financial forecasts and all other planning activities for one or multiple Franchise Business Units. This individual will need to possess outstanding project management skills attention to detail and an ability to adhere to deadlines. This role will be an individual contributor; however it requires the collaboration with peers and senior leaders. This individual will need to be self-motivated analytical and able to make well-reasoned presentations. Great communication skills to interact with various key stakeholders are also required.

Principal Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities include the following:

Partnering with the Franchise Business Unit Leaders (BULs) and other franchise leadership team members on all key business and financial planning activities which may include strategic direction business development resource optimization/management and investments planning.
Ensuring sales and expense forecasts and phasing are achievable and supported by valid assumptions and sensitivities required to communicate potential variability to business unit leadership.
Establishing monitoring and providing course adjustments for business units financial goals and objectives.
Managing monthly quarterly and year-end financial close processes and associated analysis and reporting.
Working proactively with the business to understand future financial information needs and produce efficient solutions to meet these needs.
Participating in and managing ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications:
At least 5 years of FP&A experience and dealing with senior management
Excellent financial modeling skills and PC skills (Excel SAP Qlik and PowerPoint)
Excellent communication and presentation skills including oral and written
Fluent in Japanese and business level English
Strong analytical and presentation skills
A high degree of accuracy with attention to detail
Knowledge of the Japan pharmaceutical operating model
Experience in foreign affiliated pharmaceutical company is a plus
MBA in Finance

Education:
Bachelors Degree CPA is a plus.

Date Posted

Closing Date

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