Head of TBS Finance Solutions Delivery, Takeda Business Solutions, Japan
Core
Lead and transform Japan's finance operations (Record-to-Report, Invoice-to-Cash, Treasury, Tax) for Takeda Business Solutions, building a high-performing team of ~50 people and aligning with global standards.
Role type
Senior Finance Delivery Leader / Head of Finance Solutions
Builds
Global accounting operations, standardized finance processes, and a future-ready finance organization in Japan
Domain
Biopharmaceutical / Finance Shared Services / ERP Transformation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Finance operations leadership, Shared Services strategy, Finance transformation, SAP S/4HANA implementation, Lean/EOAR methodologies, People management (50+ people), Risk & Control framework, IFRS/J-GAAP compliance
Preferred skills
ERP implementations, Centralizing finance activities to shared service centers, Robotic process automation, Digital transformation
Technologies
SAP S/4HANA
Responsibilities
Lead and grow the TBS Japan Finance Solutions organization; Drive transformation to global process standards; Shape a globally connected delivery model partnering with the Global Hub; Champion digital transformation initiatives including SAP S/4HANA; Operate as a business partner to local Japan Finance Director and global leadership; Partner with TBS towers and other teams to drive continuous improvement and automation; Ensure compliance with Takeda policies, global standards, and Japanese regulatory requirements; Establish effective escalation models and governance; Act as a change agent for global initiatives; Upskill the team for the future operating model.
Seniority
Executive, Country Head
