FP&A Manager

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Job details

Company overview

We are the Japanese subsidiary of a leading U.S. company in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, offering a wide range of products. We provide high-quality and high-performance products and services that cover a broad spectrum from diagnostics to treatment, including diagnostic drugs and devices, pharmaceuticals, hospital products, and nutritional supplements. We have earned high praise for our offerings. Naturally, there is also interdepartmental mobility and information sharing, which helps us maintain our overwhelming position as a comprehensive healthcare manufacturer.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for setting up processes for consolidation, analyses and submission of the required information from Japan affiliate to Area, Global and Division HQ spanning across the actuals, quarterly rLBEs and CDR cycles.The role helps the Japan Head of Finance to put together analysis of sales forecast analysis files. The role is responsible for supporting commercial execution and recommending best financial outcomes to drive long term profitable growth.
Main responsibilities:

• Revenue to margin forecast modeling
  • Analyze key business drivers to build forecast modeling and create revenue to gross margin forecast draft for the review by Head of Commercial Finance and Japan Leadership Team.
  • Complete revenue to margin forecast to timely consolidate and submit quarterly LBEs and Actuals required by Area and Division.
  • Prepare summary reports, variance analyses and commentary of the same
  • Follow through the entire planning process (reviews, cost change, reclasses/restatements for P&L)
  • Work closely with Head of Commercial Finance and Demand Planner in the roll-out of Integrated Business Planning (Commercial Demand Review) process, including provision of key financial data and reconciliation.
  • Market Analytics
    • Understand and collaborate with Commercial team in gathering market analytics for the Libre business
    • Consolidate data and provide financial insights of the Libre business
• P&L Forecasting and Actual Reporting
  • Support Head of Commercial Finance with planning the affiliate internal review and preparation timelines, guidelines and templates according to Area and Division together with Senior Analyst in charge of Reporting and SG&A
  • Assist in capturing of actual revenue recognition and OMC accounting requirements – ICB, performances charges, invoices and journal entries
  • Provide ad hoc reports/analysis as required
• Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
  • Lead discussions with affiliates on revenue related working capital and cash conversion cycle and review on actions on a quarterly basis
  • Prepare summary reports, variances analyses and commentary of the same.
  • Consolidation and timely submission of requirements stipulated by GCO and DHQ
  • Develop templates and procedures where required.
  • Support the business in the achievement of Cash Flow targets, through AR and inventory management, analyses and tracking of performance using Dashboard
• Secondary Roles
  • Provide support in the development and implementation of new financial planning tools and systems
  • Support the preparation, review and approval of sales incentive schemes and monitor performance vs targets
  • Business Partnering
  • Partner with Head of finance, Commercial Sales leaders and staff to drive operating performance and strategic initiatives within the organization.
  • Improve efficiencies and performance as well as providing quality financial information. Actively participate with sales leadership to improve productivity and sales force effectiveness.
  • As one of the leaders in Japan Commercial Finance, set an example worth following and lead by example. Provide coaching to junior staff.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Able to organize processes and plan calendars to meet deadlines
• High learning agility and adaptability
• Innovative
• Integrity
• Result-driven and focused on improvement
• Effective communication (in English) and influencing skills
• Prepare to work overtime when required on short notice.
• Team player and proven ability to build a high performing team
• Flexible while working within constraints and guidelines
• Role model for Abbott values

Preferred qualifications:

• At least 6 years working experience in Financial planning
• Solid foundation of International Accounting Standards/FASB
• Cross border/ international experience is beneficial
• Excellent communication in Japanese and English
• Degree in Finance or equivalent education

Salary

12.1 - 14.3 million yen

Location

Tokyo