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Date posted:  Feb 15, 2025
City:  Tokyo
Country/Region:  JP
Type of Contract:  Local Assignement
Job Requisition ID:  7671

FP&A MANAGER

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MAIN FOCUS AND MISSION:

 

About the position:

 

In this context Nihon Servier decides to create a position of FP&A Manager, reporting to Nihon Servier Head of Finance.

As Nihon Servier FP&A manager, you’ll also be part of the Servier Global Finance network (Paris, HQ), ready to build the FP&A of tomorrow.

 

Job Purpose:

 

Working as part of the Finance and Purchasing team, the successful candidate will play a key role between the Finance function and Operations in supporting the Company’s financial objectives.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the FP&A Manager will be a key supporting figure within the Company. Working as part of the Finance and Purchasing team, the successful candidate will play a key role between the Finance function and Operations in supporting the site’s financial objectives.

 

 

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Be the primary business partner between the finance function and Operations.
  • Establish and update the budget of the defined perimeter in association with internal stakeholders and take into account the objectives set by the Company.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual closing process by analyzing gaps (Actual vs Budget, Actual vs Last year) in Gross Profit, SG&A, other income/expenses, Cashflow etc.
  • Proactively identify and address SG&A risks and opportunities by closely working with department heads, HQ finance team and other relevant functions
  • Determine the criteria to measure financial performance.
  • Enhance forecast accuracy and provide risks and opportunities in a timely manner to prevent critical business issues.
  • Assist the Head of Finance with various other duties relating to reporting and budget.
  • Prepare custom financial reports and support business initiatives or special projects for ad-hoc analysis & special Projects.

 

 

YOUR PROFILE:

 

Hard skills/ Expertise:

 

  • More than 5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (Forecasting, Reporting, Business Analysis)
  • Strong analytical skills with high IT literacy utilizing SAP, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Manage conflict in the tough business situations.
  • Ability to present complex information and analysis in a clear and concise manner.
  • Knowledge of IFRS
  • Strong and fluent Japanese and English written and verbal communication skill

 

Soft skills:

 

  • Ability to communicate at all organizational levels.
  • Ability to build relationships and demonstrate interpersonal agility to achieve win-win outcomes.
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adapt to flexible work demands.
  • Self-management
  • Strong results orientation

 

General requirements:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree minimum
  • Working experience in international company is highly preferred.
  • Working experience at pharmaceutical companies is plus.

 

Whatever your area of expertise, your work within the Servier Group helps advance therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. You will be part of teams recognized for their scientific excellence and reach your full potential in a professional environment that encourages you to develop yourself. Tailor-made onboarding journeys, mobility opportunities, quality trainings, responsible management, team spirit... All this and more in a workplace focused on your well-being.

 

At Servier, we are committed to therapeutic progress to serve patient needs. We put the diversity of our employees as a source of richness for the fulfillment of this vocation.

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