Finance Business Partner Lead, Oncology Business Unit

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Job Description

The  Finance Business Partner Lead will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance and enabling strategic decision-making within US Oncology. This position serves as a key finance business partner to assigned commercial heads and cross-functional teams -including Sales & Marketing, Market Access, Insights & Analytics, and DD&T -providing financial leadership and actionable insights to support business growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

The role is responsible for leading financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for growth and pipeline products, managing product-level P&Ls, and overseeing Gross-to-Net forecasting and accruals. The role will also analyze underlying performance drivers, collaborate with Insights & Analytics for deep-dive assessments, and monitor risks and opportunities to inform strategic choices.

In addition, the role will manage functional spend across key departments, including personnel expense planning and headcount tracking, while serving as a subject matter expert in procurement and promotional ROI analysis. Finance Business Partner Lead will also lead the monthly/quarterly reporting, IR briefing and contribute to ad hoc business development evaluations, ensuring alignment with Takeda’s financial governance and long-term oncology strategy.

This is a high-impact, highly visible role that requires strong analytical acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:  

• 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 relevant KPIs, trends, and events impacting the business.
  • Collaborate closely 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:
  • Reviewing results for reasonableness and understanding causes of variances from budget and/or forecast.
  • Ensuring clarity on key drivers of GTN deviations.
  • For quarterly close, work closely with PVA and US Controlling to estimate commercial and government rebates/mix.
  • Identifying trends that could impact the ability to achieve 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.
• Act as the US Finance lead for procurement processes and cost-saving initiatives (CVO member, Wave). Identify cost-saving opportunities and communicate potential solutions to US senior leadership.
• Lead ROI and promotional effectiveness analyses to support commercial investment decisions in partnership with Commercial and I&A teams.
• Streamline processes and create operational efficiencies through simplification and automation. Lead AI finance initiatives and enhance Anaplan capabilities.
• As a key member of the Global OBU Finance team, collaborate to share best practices, support BU-level initiatives, and maintain a strong understanding of Takeda’s overall oncology business. Act as a mentor and sounding board for junior OBU Finance staff and rotational team members.
• Provide support for select Business Development evaluations for Oncology at Takeda, working directly with the OBU CFO, BD Finance, and relevant OBU stakeholders. Responsibilities include assumption collection and validation, and P&L/valuation reviews.
• Perform SOX controls as required and serve as a liaison with internal and external auditors to support US Oncology compliance and audit requests.

Requirements:

EDUCATION: 

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

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of experience in finance or related fields including financial planning and reporting, forecasting, finance business partnering, gross-to-net analysis, and OPEX management experience
• 3+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Experience in US business is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated business impact in previous leadership roles.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment as both a leader and contributor.
• Effective communication skills with colleagues at all levels and departments of the business especially with non-financially oriented business partners.
• Attention to details and efficient processes to ensure high standards of accuracy and consistency of data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including Excel modeling, and experience creating presentations in PowerPoint is required

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

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For Location:

Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$153,600.00 - $241,340.00

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Locations

Boston, MA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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