【英語を活かす】FP&Aアソシエイトディレクター/ FP&A Associate Director

An international biopharmaceutical company is hiring an Associate Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). The selected candidate will lead financial planning activities for the Commercial and Tech Ops functions while supporting strategic initiatives and cross-functional partnerships.

A global biopharmaceutical leader, this company specialises in developing innovative therapies for serious and rare diseases, with a strong focus on transforming the lives of patients worldwide. Backed by cutting-edge science and a collaborative culture, it offers a purpose-driven environment ideal for passionate job seekers in the healthcare and life sciences space.

Keywords:

製薬業界, 財務計画, 予算管理, ERPシステム, 商業運営, 技術運営, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: AVZ8MJ

Responsibilities:

• Act as primary financial partner for Commercial and Tech Ops teams, managing forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis
• Lead annual and long-term revenue planning, including in-market sales, inventory, and pricing
• Review commercial spending to optimise patient access and demand generation
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend strategic investment or mitigation plans
• Develop and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools
• Oversee purchase requisitions, invoice support, and financial process improvements
• Partner with Accounting on COGS, inventory tracking, and financial closings
• Support procurement reviews, contract analysis, and risk minimisation
• Ensure internal controls and SOX compliance across financial activities
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses, including scenario and resource planning

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field
• More than 10 years of financial FP&A experience
• Practical experience supporting Commercial and Technical Operations functions in the pharma/biotech industry
• Proficient in ERP systems (Oracle & Hyperion Planning is ideal)
• Strong analytical skills and GAAP knowledge
• Skilled in MS Office Suite
• Possess a valid MBA qualification is a plus
• Proficient in verbal and written Japanese and English