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Job Description

Previa verifica dei requisiti professionali, costituisce titolo preferenziale l’appartenenza alle Categorie Protette ai sensi dell’art 1 L. 68/99 e/o alle categorie di lavoratori che risultino percettori di interventi a sostegno del reddito e/o risultino disoccupati a seguito di procedure di licenziamento collettivo.

OBJECTIVES/PURPOSE:

• Responsible for supporting our financial operations within Takeda Rieti and Pisa manufacturing sites.

• Drives financial insights and shapes site-level decision-making by leveraging strong data storytelling skills, fostering cross-functional partnerships, and creating financial strategies that protect and propel our business.

ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Support the successful and timely management of key finance processes such as forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning, and scenario planning to meet financial objectives and support business growth.

• Business Partnership & Performance Reporting: Serve as a strategic partner to site leadership, presenting complex financial information in a clear, actionable format that supports site initiatives and influences operational and strategic decisions.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong partnerships across manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain, aligning financial strategies and best practices. Collaborate closely with Plasma OpU global finance teams to support high-impact planning initiatives for Italian production sites.

• Storytelling and Analysis: Use financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis to create data-driven narratives supporting protective and prospecting strategies. Provide clear financial insights into strategic decisions and operational changes, recommending risk mitigation as needed.

• Industry Knowledge: Use expertise in cost accounting, regulatory compliance, and pharmaceutical manufacturing finance to address industry-specific challenges. A background in biotech or pharma finance is highly preferred.

• System Oversight & Improvement: Support financial system upgrades and process improvements, utilizing the Takeda AGILE framework to drive automation, speed, and data accuracy.

• Project Leadership: Lead functional teams or projects, providing expertise and anticipating financial challenges to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

CORE ELEMENTS RELATED TO THIS ROLE: 

Focus on

• Month End Closing

• FTEs Reporting

• Power BI Tool for monthly cost controlling

• MRP/ MYC Spending and Opex data

• Gov.t Incentives

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: 

• Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is preferred. 3+ years of experience in finance and controlling at a production site, preferably within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint; SAP knowledge preferred, with JDE – C3ME a plus. Familiarity with IFRS and SOX is essential.

• Structured, solution-oriented, and proactive with an independent working style. Strong communicator with excellent networking and presentation skills, able to manage stakeholder relationships effectively. Fluent in English; proficiency in Italian is preferred.

Locations

ITA - Rieti

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time