M&A Program Manager

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Job Description

Are you an experienced Finance Manager with expertise in financial reporting, M&A, auditing and project management? Do you want to build something next-gen and innovative, while contributing to a greater purpose?

As we continue our digital transformation and experience rapid growth in the U.S. and Europe, Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) is now hiring a M&A Program Manager within Takeda Business Solutions (TBS), a function that enables Takeda’s business strategy by simplifying processes, reducing cost, improving service, and driving continuous improvement with patients at the center.

You will support mergers and acquisitions activities, working closely with Finance delivery leads, functional teams, personnel from target/acquired companies, and external parties. The role involves applying subject matter knowledge to resolve business and accounting issues, preparing transaction documentation, and developing and maintaining M&A best practices.

Here, you will help TBS realize our inspiring vision to build and deliver simplified, innovative solutions by unlocking the value of data for our global business. This, in turn, empowers Takeda’s unwavering commitment to patients.

INSPIRED BY PATIENTS. POWERED BY YOU.

Accelerate value & make an impact by:

• Partner with Finance Delivery Leads and the M&A Portfolio Lead to set up M&A transactions and define associated accounting guidance.
• Prepare, validate, and present transaction documentation, including accounting memoranda and accounting treatment recommendations.
• Build and maintain complex financial models for what-if analysis, scenario planning, and M&A decisions.
• Support implementation of end-to-end finance processes, systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls that enable strategic initiatives and integration activities.
• Participate in M&A workshops and meetings to gather requirements, develop recommendations, and accelerate integration decision-making.
• Identify, escalate, and help resolve problematic areas during M&A activities.
• Promote process excellence and a continuous improvement mindset for global M&A processes; oversee and coach junior team members and occasionally deputize for the M&A Lead.
  

Required qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of post-qualification experience in financial reporting, M&A, auditing, or project management.
• Undergraduate degree or master’s degree in finance, accounting, management, or a related discipline; professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or coordinating others (typically one to three years).
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP).
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills, with ability to prioritize and synthesise complex information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and collaboration platforms such as SharePoint; ability to create clear analyses and presentations.
• Solid understanding of finance process flows and internal control concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain technical accounting matters to non-finance stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience facilitating workshops and influencing cross-functional groups.
• Knowledge of the medical or pharmaceutical sector is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations and to make sound decisions.
• Fluency in English

What Takeda Business Solutions can offer you:

No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people. We offer you a full range of benefits, such as:

Your Wealth

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Referral Bonus
• Social Fund (Christmas Bonus, Holiday Allowance tec.)
• Employee Recognition

Your Health

• Medical Care - various packages for the employee fully sponsored by Takeda. Family packages additionally paid by employee.
• Eyeglass refund

Your Future

• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Capital Plans
• A broad variety of learning platforms
• Professional Growth opportunities including mentoring program
• Next-Generation Series – our comprehensive offer of internal webinars available to all employees from day 1

Your Well-Being

• Subsidized Sport Card
• Takeda Sport & engagement teams
• One additional day-off for voluntary activities
• Fruits in the office, broad variety of coffee and tea
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Employee assistance program

About Takeda Business Solutions

Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) is a key business partner for Takeda creating an exceptional experience where you feel supported and confident in our solutions. We harness the power of data and digital to optimize end-to-end processes across Finance, Procurement and HR. TBS is a driver of the latest technology and next generation capabilities in artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and analytics, while being agile at scale. With a clear line of sight to the patient, we create seamless experiences that free up our partners' and colleagues' time to focus on our purpose – better health for people, brighter future for the world.

We don’t do ordinary – at Takeda we unite in diversity!

Takeda is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, where individuals are recognized for the diverse backgrounds and abilities they bring to our company. We are continually improving workplace experience and accessibility for everyone, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as an important contributor to our Team.

Ready to apply? Go to takedajobs.com and search TBS.

Locations

Lodz, Poland

Base Salary Range:

zł169,600.00 - zł233,200.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Employees may be eligible for a comprehensive range of benefits and incentives:

• short-term incentives

• Sport cards

• private medical care subscription

• group life and accidental death insurance

• participation in Employee Capital plans (PPK)

•  social found benefits

• Well-being benefits and others  

Pracownicy mogą być uprawnieni do szerokiego zakresu świadczeń i benefitów:

• system bonusowy

• karty sportowe

• opieka medyczna

• grupowe ubezpieczenie NŻ I NW

• udział w pracowniczych planach kapitałowych (PPK)

• benefity z ZFSS

• well-beingowe benefity oraz inne  

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time