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About the Role
We are seeking an analytical, business-oriented, and collaborative Commercial Finance Business Partner to join our team in Tokyo. This role will serve as a trusted finance advisor to the Immunology Business Unit and key stakeholders, providing data-driven insights to support critical business decisions, investment priorities, and sustainable growth. The position extends beyond traditional FP&A, offering the chance to influence commercial performance, challenge assumptions, and drive strategic decision-making through financial expertise.
Responsibilities
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
- Ensure financial assumptions are accurate, robust, and aligned with business plans.
- Perform scenario modelling and quantify business opportunities and risks.
- Analyze sales performance, profitability, expenses, and key business drivers.
- Deliver accurate financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance insights.
- Support decision-making through reliable financial modelling and data-driven analysis.
- Monitor business performance and identify financial risks and opportunities.
- Partner with commercial stakeholders to provide financial guidance and analytical support.
- Translate business activities into financial implications and measurable outcomes.
- Support resource allocation and investment decisions through rigorous quantitative analysis.
- Ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls.
- Support month-end closing, accrual management, and financial reporting processes.
- Collaborate with Accounting and Finance Operations teams to maintain high-quality financial governance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Finance Business Partnering, FP&A, Commercial Finance, Controlling, or related finance functions.
- Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
- Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience influencing stakeholders and effectively communicating financial concepts to non-finance audiences.
- Business-level English proficiency / Fluent Japanese language skills.
Skills
- Power BI
- SAP
- Anaplan
- AI-enabled analytics
- Data analytics
- Business intelligence
- Digital finance transformation
- Automation
- Continuous improvement
- Stakeholder management
- Cross-functional collaboration
Location
- Tokyo office
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Benefits
- Senior Leadership Exposure
- Opportunity to partner directly with senior business leaders, including the Immunology Leadership Team.
- Influence important business decisions.
- Being Part of a Growing Business
- Join a growing business with multiple product launches and strong growth ambitions.
- Diverse Career Development Opportunities
- Develop a broad skillset that can open future opportunities across Finance, Accounting, I2I, other business functions, and leadership roles.
- Global Mobility Opportunities
- Build a global network and explore potential international career opportunities through UCB's internal mobility culture.
About the Company
- UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on neurology and immunology.
- Approximately 8,500 employees worldwide are inspired by patients and driven by science.
- At UCB, we value creating value, not just doing the work. We strive to achieve results for patients by embracing challenges, collaborating, and pursuing innovation.
- We foster a culture of compassion and support where everyone is respected, included, and has equal opportunities to do their best.
- We always aim for 'beyond,' delivering human-centered value for patients, employees, and the planet.
- Working at UCB allows you to experience personal growth, build your career freely, and reach your full potential.
Equal Opportunity
- UCB values equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made regardless of any legally protected characteristics.
- If you require special accommodations during the selection process to fully demonstrate your strengths and abilities, please contact EMEA-Reasonable_Accommodation@ucb.com.
- Please note that this contact point is only for inquiries regarding special accommodations in the selection process.