Associate Manager, Business Operations FP&A

About Astellas

Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com.

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients?

We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact.

Purpose and Scope:
This position executes FP&A operations for its FBP and business customers. This role heavily collaborates with business operations members, the COE, Systems and Reporting teams to deliver high quality, on time services. 

It provides high quality reporting results effectively for all FBPs with insights and recommended actions from FBPs. Meanwhile, it provides systematic variance analysis & additional fundamental analysis support to FBPs & Business, which are relevant to the sustainability of the operation.

It operates the execution of the financial planning process, supporting the business to input their planning information, coordinating with the FBPs to review plans with business leaders and make necessary adjustments to the plan based on feedback.

It supports   accounting operations collaborating with GBS e.g., accruals entries etc to ensure monthly/quarterly/yearly closing is complying with financial and fiscal requirements, in line with relevant control frameworks.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Month-end Close:

• Collaborate with GBS to ensure accurate reporting of management accounts, timely and in compliance with corporate policies and statutory requirements.
• In collaboration with the COE systems team validate data in financial systems for accuracy and compliance.
• Support markets / areas / regional FBPs to analyse variances between actual results and budget/forecasts, providing insights and recommendations, which includes detailed review and analysis of OPEX and headcounts.
• Support markets / areas / regional FBPs through conducting monthly and ad-hoc financial analyses – provide key highlights on costs, headcounts tracking and cost efficiency analysis.
• Prepare financial reports and dashboards for management.

Forecasting & Budgeting:

• Responsible for the development of various forecasting & budgeting templates / consolidation templates and management reporting.
• Support the implementation and roll out of financial reporting tool and system, as & when applicable.
• Support markets / areas / regional FBPs in the development of annual budget, quarter forecasting as well as mid-term plan.
• Support markets / areas / regional FBPs in analysing financial trends and performance metrics to allow FBPs to provide actionable insights and recommendations to the leadership team.
• Assist business and FBPs in the creation of various financial scenarios model to support the development of business case to support strategic decision-making and risk management.
• Work closely with COE system team to ensure data accuracy and integrity in the financial systems.

 Compliance:

• Embed Compliance Culture, ensuring Integrity in Action is actively applied in all initiatives, and proactively address non-compliance.
• Ensure a culture of Ethics and Compliance; lead by example and incorporate cross-cultural perspectives when addressing challenging situations.

Others: 

• Support Coordination with relevant stakeholders to validate financial calendar and required system adjustments before official release.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA in Finance / Accounting / Economics or related discipline
• MBA and / or CPA / CIMA and / or equivalent certificates (or qualified by experience)
• English conversational and business English
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Profound work experience in planning and budgeting in Pharma industry
• Solid working knowledge of accounting and internal control standards
• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience with planning tools
• Strong Microsoft word, PowerPoint skills and Advanced Excel
• Solid experience in matrix environment
• Solid organization, project, and change management skills
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity in pioneering new approaches and ways of working.
• Experience and demonstrated aptitude leveraging enterprise-grade finance data / reporting systems.
• Solid communication skills and ability to influence with various management levels.
• Profound financial analysis skills, coupled with ability to communicate meaning from data.
• Profound teamwork and partner behaviours
  

Working Environment:

At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility

What awaits you at Astellas? 

• Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide. 
• Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
• Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare. 
• A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions. 

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors
Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do. 

Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.