Strategic Finance Partner - Oncology Growth & Planning

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA seeks a finance business partner to translate business priorities into clear financial plans and decision support.

You will collaborate with Sales, Insights & Analytics, and Strategy & Business Operations, guiding planning cycles and portfolio investments across Solid Tumor and Hematology franchises. You will build robust financial models, lead forecasting, and deliver executive-ready analyses to drive disciplined decision making within a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting; MBA or MSF desirable.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals/biotech and/or multinational organizations preferred.
• 4-7 years of FP&A, business partnering, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, OpEx management, or related finance roles.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, including advanced financial modeling and executive-ready presentations.
• Experience with planning and reporting systems such as Anaplan, TM1, Hyperion, or similar financial planning tools preferred.
• Experience with SAP is desirable.
• People management experience is desirable but not required; ability to coach junior colleagues, manage workstreams, and influence cross-functional partners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance business partner for assigned US OBU functions, building relationships with stakeholders and providing proactive financial guidance.
• Support both Solid Tumor and Hematology franchises by linking functional investment decisions to franchise priorities, portfolio performance, and longer-term objectives.
• Support FP&A processes for planning, forecasting, accruals, and Anaplan forecasting, aligning assumptions with strategic priorities.
• Prepare clear financial narratives, insights, and recommendations for monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Build and enhance financial models, dashboards, and analytical tools for franchise planning and management reporting.
• Monitor key indicators, identify trends, and enable fact-based decisions in a complex oncology portfolio.
• Collaborate with Sales, Insights & Analytics, and Strategy & Business Operations to optimize resource allocation and investments across franchises.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Forecasting

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or MSF desirable

Tools

Anaplan

TM1

Hyperion

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Boston, MA seeks a finance business partner to translate business priorities into clear financial plans and decision support.

You will collaborate with Sales, Insights & Analytics, and Strategy & Business Operations, guiding planning cycles and portfolio investments across Solid Tumor and Hematology franchises. You will build robust financial models, lead forecasting, and deliver executive-ready analyses to drive disciplined decision making within a fast-paced,