Finance Business Partner Small Molecule Inventory

Zurich, Switzerland

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Finance Business Partner Small Molecule Inventory

Apply NowJob ID R0030109Date posted 03.06.2021Location Zurich, Switzerland

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’sPrivacy Noticeand Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Finance Business Partner Small Molecule Inventory at our Zurich office.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

In this role, you will contribute to Takeda’s mission by having the ability to lead effectively and work concurrently across multiple projects in a goal-oriented, timeline-driven, and dynamic work environment, while ensuring quality and accuracy. A typical day will include:

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Manage Small Molecule (incl. Oncology) Inventory reporting process across the company (multiple systems and teams).


• Lead Inventory related process & policy improvements and implementations.


• Ensure compliance and alignment to Inventory policy, finance regulations, inventory accuracy, reserves process, KPI implementation and inventory governance rollout.


• Seek opportunities to transform inventory practices into more efficient and effective procedures


• Lead inventory related projects

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage Oncology & SM reporting process across the globe (multiple systems and teams).


• Monthly Reporting and Close: Review global inventory results with SC and sites to explain movements and define impairments, report related KPI’s, provide analysis and recommendations.


• Lead inventory reviews with local leadership teams to drive actions (inventory reductions through DIO), assist in inventory risk assessments with SC to meet goals, Perform review of write-offs.


• Interacts and partners with Operating Units to gather and compile data needed to conduct analyses, identify trends and/or address senior management requests


• Inventory Planning and Working Capital Optimization: Participate in target setting initiatives with Supply Chain and senior management, lead preparation of the inventory budget to support FP&A.


• Partner with Technical Accounting team to review inventory turns that determine amortization period for manufacturing variances


• Ensure compliance and alignment to Inventory policy, finance regulations, inventory accuracy, reserves process, KPI implementation and inventory governance rollout.


• Research and resolve operating unit inquiries for assigned functional areas.


• Support Inventory related projects and program Agile for GMS Finance.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Understand inventory movements and the related accounting postings


• Problem solving skills – data analysis, critical thinking, teamwork and corroboration


• Knowledge of US GAAP /IFRS regulations

Leadership

• Global oversight and process coordination, Senior Management Stakeholder touch points


• Ability to manage and influence team


• Work toward the goals/targets set by management to achieve results


• Provide tools and resources for team to reach goals


• Everyone is a leader within the team – communicate, make decisions

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Build trust with team to enable own decisions


• Enable team to own the process and build efficient processes


• Ability to make own decisions and communicate to management

Interaction

• Interact with finance Operating Unit leads, Supply Chain, Senior management, plant controllers, country finance controllers and Corporate/Technical accounting group


• Work with internal/external audit and internal controls organization as needed

Innovation

• Typically faces situations that are unstructured and require original approaches

Complexity

• Extremely complex data system, compliance and business footprint for Oncology & SM (Int. Mfgr 3 Regions, ES SM 4 Regions)


• Understand the manufacturing strategy and the various locations where inventory is produced/sold

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent degree


• At least 6+ years experience of progressive experience of a large pharmaceutical corporation


• Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• Strong analytical skills


• Ability to work in a team setting


• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU

• Excellent conditions & benefits including generous holidays


• Genuine career progression and development


• Opportunity to work with a world class leader in the pharmaceutical sector

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D- driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global 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

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time



Job ID R0030109Apply NowEmail Me

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Finance Business Partner Small Molecule Inventory

Apply NowJob ID R0030109Date posted 03.06.2021Location Zurich, Switzerland

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’sPrivacy Noticeand Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Finance Business Partner Small Molecule Inventory at our Zurich office.

Here, you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.

In this role, you will contribute to Takeda’s mission by having the ability to lead effectively and work concurrently across multiple projects in a goal-oriented, timeline-driven, and dynamic work environment, while ensuring quality and accuracy. A typical day will include:

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE

• Manage Small Molecule (incl. Oncology) Inventory reporting process across the company (multiple systems and teams).


• Lead Inventory related process & policy improvements and implementations.


• Ensure compliance and alignment to Inventory policy, finance regulations, inventory accuracy, reserves process, KPI implementation and inventory governance rollout.


• Seek opportunities to transform inventory practices into more efficient and effective procedures


• Lead inventory related projects

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manage Oncology & SM reporting process across the globe (multiple systems and teams).


• Monthly Reporting and Close: Review global inventory results with SC and sites to explain movements and define impairments, report related KPI’s, provide analysis and recommendations.


• Lead inventory reviews with local leadership teams to drive actions (inventory reductions through DIO), assist in inventory risk assessments with SC to meet goals, Perform review of write-offs.


• Interacts and partners with Operating Units to gather and compile data needed to conduct analyses, identify trends and/or address senior management requests


• Inventory Planning and Working Capital Optimization: Participate in target setting initiatives with Supply Chain and senior management, lead preparation of the inventory budget to support FP&A.


• Partner with Technical Accounting team to review inventory turns that determine amortization period for manufacturing variances


• Ensure compliance and alignment to Inventory policy, finance regulations, inventory accuracy, reserves process, KPI implementation and inventory governance rollout.


• Research and resolve operating unit inquiries for assigned functional areas.


• Support Inventory related projects and program Agile for GMS Finance.

DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Understand inventory movements and the related accounting postings


• Problem solving skills – data analysis, critical thinking, teamwork and corroboration


• Knowledge of US GAAP /IFRS regulations

Leadership

• Global oversight and process coordination, Senior Management Stakeholder touch points


• Ability to manage and influence team


• Work toward the goals/targets set by management to achieve results


• Provide tools and resources for team to reach goals


• Everyone is a leader within the team – communicate, make decisions

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Build trust with team to enable own decisions


• Enable team to own the process and build efficient processes


• Ability to make own decisions and communicate to management

Interaction

• Interact with finance Operating Unit leads, Supply Chain, Senior management, plant controllers, country finance controllers and Corporate/Technical accounting group


• Work with internal/external audit and internal controls organization as needed

Innovation

• Typically faces situations that are unstructured and require original approaches

Complexity

• Extremely complex data system, compliance and business footprint for Oncology & SM (Int. Mfgr 3 Regions, ES SM 4 Regions)


• Understand the manufacturing strategy and the various locations where inventory is produced/sold

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent degree


• At least 6+ years experience of progressive experience of a large pharmaceutical corporation


• Demonstrate creative and critical thinking skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• Strong analytical skills


• Ability to work in a team setting


• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU

• Excellent conditions & benefits including generous holidays


• Genuine career progression and development


• Opportunity to work with a world class leader in the pharmaceutical sector

At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D- driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global 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

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time



Job ID R0030109Apply NowEmail Me