Senior Associate, Commercial FP&A

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

401(k) match

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid leave programs

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. in Princeton, NJ is seeking a Sr. Associate, Commercial FP&A to drive financial planning and business partnering within the CNS portfolio.

You will support the Associate Director with revenue forecasting, expense tracking, and income statement development, contributing to long-range planning. The role demands collaboration with cross-functional teams, strong Excel/PowerPoint modeling, and familiarity with SAP/Oracle ERP and data visualization tools.

Qualifications

• BS in Finance/Accounting required; MBA preferred.
• 3–5+ years finance experience, pharma/healthcare background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Knowledge of gross-to-net concepts preferred.
• Excellent communication across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate and develop annual budget, latest forecasts, and long-range plan for each product.
• Analyze revenue drivers such as price, demand, and inventory and prepare commentaries for leadership.
• Prepare variance analyses and performance reports with clear narrative insights and recommendations.
• Analyze, identify & track operating expenses and ensure alignment with financial targets.
• Perform Opex month-end accruals and reconciliations.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on monthly financial results to senior management.
• Conduct various ad-hoc analyses including NPV, ROI, price/volume, and Gross to Net reconciliation.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Data visualization

Education

BS in Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Essbase

Job description

Princeton, NJ

Full time

R13167

Job Summary

The Sr. Associate, Commercial FP&A is highly visible role that would be responsible for financial planning and business partnering within CNS therapeutic area. The Sr. Associate role will support the Associate Director in financial planning for multiple products, including revenue forecasting, expense tracking, and income statement development, and long rang planning.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain relationships with business partners and cross-functional teams
• Coordinate and develop annual budget, latest forecasts, and long-range plan for each product.
• Analyze revenue drivers such as price, demand, and inventory and prepare commentaries for leadership
• Prepare variance analyses and performance reports with clear narrative insights and recommendations
• Analyze, identify & track operational expenses and ensure they are aligned with financial targets
• Perform operating expense month-end accruals and reconciliations.
• Provide detailed analysis and commentary on monthly financial results to senior management.
• Conduct various ad-hoc analysis including NPV, ROI, price/volume, and Gross to Net reconciliation

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree in Finance/Accounting required, MBA preferred.
• 3-5+ years of relevant finance experience, with prior experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry preferred, specifically within a commercial setting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Knowledge of gross-to-net concepts and principles is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively cross-functionally and various stakeholders
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (modeling, pivot tables) and PowerPoint skills are essential. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) is highly valued.
• System knowledge of SAP and Essbase a plus

Competencies

Accountability for Results

Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity

Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication

Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration

Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development

Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Salary

Minimum $96,112.00 - Maximum $143,750.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Disability Accommodation

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [e-mail] .

Agency Policy

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka’s sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

About Otsuka

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide." In the U.S., Otsuka is comprised of two companies, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., that share a deep commitment to the development and commercialization of innovative products in the spaces of neuroscience, nephrology, and digital medicine.

Driven by our purpose to defy limitation, so that others can too, we have an unwavering belief in doing more and transcending expectations. In going above and beyond -under any circumstances- for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It's this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day.

Subsidy

OPDC and OAPI are indirect subsidiaries of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 34,400 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 14.2 billion in 2023.

We invite you to explore our open positions for an opportunity to join our 2,200 colleagues in the U.S. whose passion for our mission and pride in our company have earned us certification as a Great Place to Work by the Great Place to Work Institute.