Global Benefit Finance and Pension Lead

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Job Description

Global Benefit Finance & Pension Lead

Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company that will inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as a Global Benefit Finance and Pension Lead in our Lexington, MA or Zurich Switzerland office!

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 for People, Brighter Future for the World.

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

POSITION OBJECTIVES:

• Responsible for overseeing the finances within Global Benefits to ensure accurate financial management and compliance in all countries where Takeda operates


• Manages all finances related to global pension management, benefits financial planning and analysis, M&A support, and medical insurance plans including identification of financial risk with specific accountability on retirement/pension obligations globally


• Oversees internal accounting procedures as they relate to administration of global benefits


• Is liaison between Total Rewards and Finance regarding pensions and benefits-related financial matters

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Tracks, analyzes, and reports all benefits finance obligations globally.  Partners with Head of Benefits (US, Japan and RoW), HR Business Partners, Finance, and Legal to ensure compliance


• Working with Head of Benefits (US, Japan, RoW) provides detailed financial analysis, reviews and reporting on all benefit plans


• In coordination with the Head of Global Benefits, responsible for governance and administration of retirement plans (both defined benefit and defined contribution) globally. Liaise with finance and third-party vendors to ensure accurate reporting and upkeep.


• Lead financial, strategic and statistical analysis involved in designing, developing and managing benefit and retirement programs.


• Coordinate audit activities with external auditors as well as regulatory/tax authorities.


• In conjunction with finance, coordinate the review, design and monitoring of fringe benefit accounting process with an initial focus on the top 10 countries.


• Oversees or manages consultants that provide actuarial valuations on global basis


• Conducts financial and strategic planning, monitors variance against the budget, evaluates opportunities and risks, and implements cost control measures


• Creation and maintenance of various reporting dashboards providing value-added, insightful reporting and analysis for senior management


• Supports the strategic planning, decision-making, costing, project management, and financial planning/analysis, by establishing and recommending operating procedures, major schedules and task assignments within area of responsibility


• Conducts budgetary planning with a focus on cost effectiveness and control

EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• College degree and 8+ years of experience in benefits finance with an emphasis on pension design, funding and asset management


• Preference for MBA and/or quantitative degree, e.g. Actuarial Science


• Prior global pension consulting experience desired


• Strong analytical skills


• Superior Excel skills required; ability to analyze and create data dashboards required

TRAVEL and Additional REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to safeguard sensitive information and maintain high level of confidentiality


• Ability to occasionally (less than 15% of time) travel domestically and internationally required


• Ability to hear and speak to employees and outside business associates on the phone and in person


• Ability to see the letters and numbers on a screen and on documents


• Requires moderate right- and left-hand coordination for the use of a computer

WHAT TAKEDA CAN OFFER YOU:

401(k) with company match and Annual Retirement Contribution Plan

Tuition reimbursement Company match of charitable contributions

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

Empowering Our People to Shine

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Locations

Lexington, MA or Zurich Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

This job posting excludes CO applicants

Locations

Lexington, MAZurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full timeApplySave Job