Gms Finance Manager, Global Functions

**About the role**:
The job holder coordinates the monthly consolidation / planning of GMS global functions and provides support to GMS global functions leads to track & achieve their performance targets as well as to provide projects support. This role also contributes delivering global finance initiatives & implementation of GMS Must Wins.

**How you will contribute**:
**Financial Reporting**:

- Coordination and submission of financial results into Takeda reporting systems
- Support in general accounting and closing support
- Collection and analysis of data for consolidation and management reporting
- Coordination of monthly reporting to the GMS global functions heads
- Update and comment on the monthly KPI dashboard measuring the operational performance of the division.

**Business & Financial Planning**:

- Perform planning activities, in particular annual budget, mid-year commitment, next year preview, latest best estimate, and mid-range plan.
- Provide GMS global functions heads with financial expertise for short and mid-term cost estimate to deliver on GMS synergy targets.
- Develop budget models and budget roll ups, facilitating the forecasting process across the organization.
- Assess risks and opportunities in order to anticipate performance variances versus budget and forecasts

**Business analysis & Decision Support**:

- Actively support team members of corporate functions to achieve financial targets
- Develop analytics that help understand the key performance drivers.
- Business partnering with the management team and other parts of the business to develop and implement action plans to drive performance and productivity.
- Identify and roll out functional best practices globally.
- Conduct ad hoc in-depth financial analysis to support business requirements or decision-making.

**_ DIMENSIONS AND ASPECTS _**

**Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise**

In-depth knowledge of management reporting and analysis methodologies

Strong analytical skill and ability to successfully manage, organize & analyse large volumes of data

Experience with SAP, BI, HFM, TM1, Oracle preferred

Excellent communication in English

**Leadership**

Strong communication skills with the ability to both liaise with and challenge senior managers within the organization

Highly analytical skills with the ability to stand back and understand the ‘big picture’ and translate this into action orientated results;
Capability to manage ambiguity and perate effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

**Decision-making and Autonomy**

**Interaction**

Regular interactions with the head of GMS Global Functions, Global BP&A and all GMSGQ finance team members.

**Innovation**

Strong probem-solving capabilities

**Complexity**

High level of complexity due to the diversity of GMS manufacturing network and the existence of multiple ERPs.

**What you bring to Takeda**:

- Education: Completed business studies with focus on management / accounting / controlling. CMA, CPA, Master in Finance or MBA education preferred.
- Experience: +5 years of professional experience in a finance / controlling position, proficiency with MS Excel and Power Point is expected, solid knowledge of SAP would be an advantage.
- Languages: Excellent English skills.
- Profile: Structured & process-oriented, strategic mind-set, proactive and driven, problem-solver, strong communication skills, team player.

**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, Switzerland

**Worker Type**:
Employee

**Worker Sub-Type**:
Regular

**Time Type**:
Full time