Job Description
About Takeda Business Solutions
タケダ・ビジネスソリューションズ(TBS) はタケダおよび患者さんにとってシンプルで革新的なソリューションを提供する次世代のケイパビリティをもった信頼できるパートナーです.今、TBSはベスト・イン・クラスの組織作りの最中にあり、プロフェッショナルとしての研鑽を積み、グローバルでのキャリアを経験する機会を通じて成長することができます.患者さん中心というバリュー(価値観)を根幹とするグローバル製薬企業において将来にわたってインパクトを残すことのできる部門、それがTBSなのです.
OBJECTIVES
Position summary
Takeda Business Solutions (TBS) is a global function and key business partner for Takeda. TBS is committed to creating an exceptional experience where you feel supported & confident in our solutions, across Finance, Procurement and HR. We create value for the business by freeing up employees' time to better focus on patients and core operations. TBS is a driver of the latest technology and next generation capabilities in artificial intelligence, robotics, automation, and analytics, while being agile at scale. We have established a global network of core hubs and delivery centers to better anticipate needs and operate in a seamless, collaborative way.
The position being described, Travel & Expenses Payable Finance Solutions Staff role, reports directly to the Payable Finance Solutions Lead (TBS-J PS-PFS Lead). The position is accountable for delivering solutions related to spend and reimbursement processes for employee travel and expenses by SAP Concur system.
To aim Operational Excellence, need to collaborate with Global TBS Procurement Solutions team, and TBS-Japan other teams. To be fully accountable for our performance, consider Automation by implementing Digitalization (Generative AI/ Robotic Process Automation) to business processes and promote saving for each department end user and own team members.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
[Major Responsibilities]
- Design for changes and maintain Travel & Expenses process using SAP Concur for claim and AppZen system for audit check.
-To adapt immediately to changes liken legal and strengthened internal controls. And required to review processes and modify the Concur system.
-The AppZen system performs a primary check on employee expense claims, then high-risk claims will be checked and approved as the Processor. And configure setting of AppZen to ensure accuracy and reduced workload.
-Utilize dashboard liken BW report to review defined metrics, KPIs.
- Received the issue report or inquiries from end users via portal web system (Takeda Solution Portal), and answer to them.
-Responding to technical issues about Concur system in cooperation with global and DD&T staff. - Communication regularly with the global team and check the initiatives and KPIs as a part of Global Procurement Solutions member.
- Continuously improving productivity and improving people experience by promoting optimization, standardization, and efficiency of T&E processes and systems to be best in class based on the current and future needs of the business.
- Promoting automation by implementing digitalization (AI/RPA) in business processes
- Updating the operation manuals or other documents.
CAPABILITIES
【Competencies】
- Innovative mindset but balance between challenges and risks
- Resilience to drive results.
- Change management capability.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both in English and Japanese.
- Unwavering integrity with confidence and self-awareness
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key business stakeholders.
- Drive for results, engage others, Lead change, Develop capabilities.
【Skills & Knowledge】
Required:
- Basic Accounting knowledge, especially in Accounts Payable area
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Practical experience of ERP systems (e.g. SAP Finance module, Invoice management system, SAP Concur)
- Understanding of controls, GDPR and SOX compliance
- Solutions mindset
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including conflict management skills.
- Project management methodologies (e.g. Agile solution development)
- Continuous Improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma)
Preferred:
- People management experience to motivate and grow others based on talent and capabilities.
- Deep understanding of Source To Pay (S2P) end to end process.
- Operational Finance experience (e.g. Master Data Management, Treasury)
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:
- Allowances: Commutation, Housing, Overtime Work etc.
- Salary Increase: Annually, Bonus Payment: Twice a year
- Working Hours: Headquarters (Osaka/ Tokyo) 9:00-17:30, Production Sites (Osaka/ Yamaguchi) 8:00-16:45, (Narita) 8:30-17:15, Research Site (Kanagawa) 9:00-17:45
- Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, National Holidays, May Day, Year-End Holidays etc. (approx. 123 days in a year)
- Paid Leaves: Annual Paid Leave, Special Paid Leave, Sick Leave, Family Support Leave, Maternity Leave, Childcare Leave, Family Nursing Leave.
- Flexible Work Styles: Flextime, Telework
- Benefits: Social Insurance, Retirement and Corporate Pension, Employee Stock Ownership Program, etc.
Important Notice concerning working conditions:
- It is possible the job scope may change at the company's discretion.
- It is possible the department and workplace may change at the company's discretion.
Locations
Osaka, Japan
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Top Skills
What We Do
For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation, and as a future-focused organization, we’re continuing to drive forward with endurance in our steadfast pursuit to achieve the best outcomes for our patients in a rapidly changing world.
We have been preparing for this period of value creation by investing in data, digital and technology, and we’re proud of our employees and their commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into life-changing impacts.
Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity, and we will emerge ready for our future as one of the most trusted and science-driven digital biopharmaceutical companies. Join a team where your innovation impacts lives.
Together, we’ll realize improved outcomes by improving data quality, enhancing launch execution and improving the patient journey. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating data collection and increasing accuracy across all parts of the business. Patients across the globe will benefit from access to treatments afforded by greater opportunities and efficiency in our research and development.
Why Work With Us
We connect to our history and Japanese heritage through everything we do to bring our purpose, values, vision, and imperatives to life. We are committed to bringing better health and a brighter future to patients. Being a part of Takeda means having the opportunity to be a part of something bigger than yourself.
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