Chief Financial Officer - Global Oncology BU

Company: Takeda
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

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's and . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionAbout this Role:
The Chief Financial Officer, Global Oncology Business Unit (OBU) will be accountable for understanding the company's goals and how to achieve them through value creation. In this role you will partner with other functional areas, this position requires a broad understanding of the business requirements combined with a working model to develop and implement solutions.In this role you will need to understand financial modeling techniques that analyze key business variables and provide meaningful information. Examples include price/volume, product line profitability, and wholesaler/chain pricing. Understanding and applying various financial valuation principles including net present value, discount rate, return on investment, and decision tree analysis will be key. A strong aptitude of technical skills such as the following will be important to succeed in this role:

• GAAP, IFRS, SOX, J-SOX
• Internal control requirements, operating guidelines
• Tax IssuesKey Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a key member of the Executive Management team as a direct report to the President, Global Oncology (OBU), with a matrixed reporting relationship to the Global CFO. Assumes a strategic role in the overall financial management of the company. Financial responsibility in planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities for the OBU. Direct responsibility for financial planning, accounting & reporting, strategic planning, deal analysis and investor relationships. Responsibility for all reporting, internal controls, Sox and J-Sox and audit aspects of the OBU.
  • Anticipate business risks, assess their impact on the ability to achieve company goals, develop action plans, and ensure solutions have been realized. Assume full responsibility for the review of all analyses prepared by the direct and indirect staff. Play a strong role in identifying opportunities for profit improvement and maximizing return on investment and will be deeply involved in fundamental accounting matters and the managerial problems that are affected.
  • Lead the business with confidence and passion, and continually reinforce company values and culture.
  • Maintain effective internal communications, foster teamwork, and be a constant source of inspiration and strong leadership to the organization.
  • Lead a function of Financial Planning (with business decision support and strong business partnering), monthly Close and Managerial Reporting (with a heavy reliance on Takeda Business Services (TBS)), Revenue Controlling (with a focus on gross to net deductions of net revenue) and Contracts & Pricing (C&P).
  • Establish and maintain country and Brand P&Ls, capturing all relevant expenses and revenues across the business, and reporting financial performance relative to targets and projections. Global, multi country responsibility (US, Japan and 8 European countries) managing local teams with various business dynamics
  • Ensure that budgets and expenditures are aligned with OBU's strategy, and appropriate financial inputs to strategy development, revision, and implementation.
  • Oversee all financial reporting and any finance-related communications with other divisions within Takeda.
  • Drive Global OBU to track, meet, or exceed all finance related KPIs, while remaining within acceptable budget variances, intervening as appropriate to achieve this goal.
  • Collaborate with the other business units, and corporate functions, especially Global Finance (this position is a standing member of Global Finance leadership team (FLT) under steer of global CFO) and other regions on key initiatives. Lead, direct, and follow through on increasing cross-functional collaboration and alignment with the rest of the BU teams, and other Takeda functions.
  • Work closely with each direct report to ensure sound strategic thinking, accurate forecasting, superior tactical execution, and commitment to results, collaborative and cross-functional behavior, and the continuous development of talent. Foster a high-performance business environment with clear accountability for delivering results.Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
    • BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or MS in Finance or Accounting preferred.
    • CPA preferred.
    • Experience identifying and implementing process improvements affecting other stakeholders.
    • Experience working with all levels and disciplines of people within a large organization.
    • Experience working in a pharmaceutical or healthcare setting preferred.
    • Deep knowledge of all aspects of financial management - budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, including consolidation across the company
    • Strong experience in creation of business plans, strategic and long-term plans, and acquisition management, including implementation experience of controlling and financial activities.
    • Management and process experience connected to M&A (integration, post-merger monitoring)
    • Business oriented decision maker with strong management and analytical skills.
    • Ability to deliver in fast paced and evolving surroundings and with short deadlines.Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.For Location:Boston, MAU.S. Base Salary Range:$304,000.00 - $418,000.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.EEO StatementTakeda 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, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsBoston, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeJob ExemptYesIt is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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