Finance Business Partner Lead, Oncology Business Unit

Overview

Finance Business Partner Lead, Oncology Business Unit. This role provides financial leadership and actionable insights to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence within US Oncology, partnering with commercial leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance advisor for commercial brand leaders and functional management, providing strategic insights and P&L management recommendations while engaging cross-functional teams to align on financial plans.
• Drive and lead the financial planning process across the US Oncology Business for growth and pipeline brands.
• Partner with the Forecasting Lead on gross revenue forecasts by validating and challenging market assumptions; monitor KPIs, trends, and events affecting the business.
• Collaborate with the Government Pricing and Contracting team to understand the impact of commercial and government rebates on revenue and align financial planning with strategic priorities.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close activities related to US Oncology, including:
• Review results for reasonableness and understand causes of variances from budget/forecast.
• Clarify key drivers of GTN deviations.
• For quarterly close, work with PVA and US Controlling to estimate commercial and government rebates/mix.
• Identify trends that could impact full-year results.
• Define and anticipate problems and opportunities, proposing actionable solutions and relevant information to key decision-makers.
• Work closely with the US Head of Finance on key messaging across the US Oncology portfolio and assist with monthly reporting packs and IR briefings.
• Serve as the finance lead for the US Supply Chain S&OP forecast.
• Lead procurement processes and cost-saving initiatives (CVO member, Wave); identify opportunities and communicate solutions to US senior leadership.
• Lead ROI and promotional effectiveness analyses to support commercial investment decisions with Commercial and I&A teams.
• Streamline processes and create operating efficiencies through simplification and automation; lead AI finance initiatives and enhance Anaplan capabilities.
• Collaborate with the Global OBU Finance team to share best practices, support BU-level initiatives, mentor junior staff, and support rotational teams.
• Provide support for select Business Development evaluations for Oncology; responsibilities include assumption collection/validation and P&L/valuation reviews.
• Perform SOX controls as required and liaise with internal and external auditors for US Oncology compliance and audit requests.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting; well-rounded coursework in other disciplines. Master’s/MBA desired.

Experience

• 7+ years in finance or related fields including FP&A, forecasting, finance business partnering, gross-to-net analysis, and OPEX management.
• 3+ years in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Experience in US business is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated business impact in prior leadership roles.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment as both a leader and contributor.
• Effective communication with colleagues at all levels and departments, including non-financial partners.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain high data accuracy and processing efficiency.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including modeling and presentations.

Compensation & Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is important. We are committed to equitable pay and transparent practices. For location: Boston, MA.

U.S. Base Salary Range: $153,600.00 - $241,340.00. The actual base salary offered depends on qualifications, experience, skills, and location. Eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives and standard benefits as described in the summary, including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and well-being benefits.

EEO Statement: Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.

Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type: Employee • Worker Sub-Type: Regular • Time Type: Full time • Job Exempt: Yes

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require a lie detector test as a condition of employment. Penalties may apply for violations.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Internet News

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