Sr. Financial Analyst

Company: Takeda
Location: Libertyville
Posted on: July 19, 2025

Job Description:

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description About this Role: The Senior Analyst, Finance Operations, plays a critical role in managing and executing tasks across key financial domains, including financial planning and analysis, financial control, accounting, and cost accounting. This position directly supports Takeda’s mission by safeguarding the organization’s financial health and ensuring compliance through comprehensive financial analysis and strategic planning. How you will contribute: Manage aspects of the financial close, monthly re-forecast, annual budget and long-range plan Prepare general month-end close journal entries Analyze financial results, determine variance drivers, and write performance commentary Provide financial analysis on special projects Serve as the business partner to the Manufacturing and capital team Help support and lead 2- and 3-year forecasts. Make recommendations and present solutions on financial issues to Finance team Assist in annual standard costing calculations Advise supervisor of financial implications of strategic decisions Help create a best-in-class management reporting function Identify important trends as part of the recurring monthly reporting process What you bring to Takeda: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field 3 years of relevant financial analysis or accounting experience Strong understanding of GAAP, financial controls, and standard costing principles Experience supporting manufacturing or operations-based finance preferred High proficiency in Excel (formulas, pivots, modeling) and PowerPoint Preferred Skills/Experience: Familiarity with JD Edwards (JDE), SAP, and reporting tools (Power BI preferred) Experience in a GxP or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting Strong interpersonal and communication skills Detail-oriented with strategic and analytical thinking capabilities Important Considerations: At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products. As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product. In this role, you may: Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet and body. This may include additional hearing protection for loud areas. Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment. Work in a cold, wet environment. Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary. Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection. More about us: At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. GMSGQ ZR1 LI-MA1 Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location: USA - IL - Round Lake Innovation Park U.S. Base Salary Range: $86,500.00 - $135,960.00 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.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO Statement Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law. Locations USA - IL - Round Lake Innovation Park Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time Job Exempt Yes

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