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AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

FP&A Lead

Corporate Finance & FP&APosted on Nov 9
Full-timeMinato City, Tokyo, JapanNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BA or MA in Accounting, Economics, Law, or Business.
  • Experience as a finance business partner in a multinational company.
  • Strong communication skills for working with diverse audiences at multiple levels and through various formats.
  • Structured, agile, and flexible approach with logical thinking.
  • Change management capability.
  • Strong business acumen, balancing strategic thinking with operational rigor.
  • Strong compliance and integrity mindset.
  • Excellent English and Japanese reading, writing, and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning and reporting processes, including forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
  • Address stakeholder queries in a timely manner.
  • Analyze performance by regularly tracking revenue and expenses, explain variances, and recommend operational-efficiency improvements while advising relevant stakeholders.
  • Explain business variances, identify root causes, and follow up on actions.
  • Partner with the commercial team to support commercial and financial objectives and contribute proactively to business decisions by providing a financial perspective.
  • Constructively question and challenge business decisions to support better outcomes.
  • Support the commercial team in developing business cases for new product introductions and new business models.
  • Monitor business development and compare operational results against long- and short-term plans; identify and explain deviations, propose best-practice solutions, and advise the commercial team to improve operational efficiency.
  • Prepare monthly financial reports with actuals analysis and advice on key findings, strengths, weaknesses, and profit results to support future business development.
  • Identify cost-saving and sales-increase opportunities in business operations.
  • Lead or provide support for business or finance projects as they arise.
  • Identify and drive continuous process improvement, particularly in financial planning.
  • Identify and drive continuous process standardization and simplification to improve efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or over-the-counter industry is preferred.

About the Company

AbbVie

Global biopharmaceutical company developing medicines

AbbVie is a global biopharmaceutical company that develops and sells medicines to treat serious health conditions. Its portfolio spans immunology, oncology, virology, neuroscience, and aesthetics, with products designed to modulate the immune system, target disease pathways, or support medical aesthetics. AbbVie compounds its products through a heavy emphasis on research and development, investing billions to build a steady pipeline of new therapies. Its medicines are brought to market by selling to healthcare providers, hospitals, and clinics, and in some cases directly to patients via prescriptions. The company differentiates itself through a wide, globally distributed product line, substantial R&D investment, and a commitment to sustainability and patient care, including science-based targets. AbbVie’s goal is to improve patient outcomes by delivering effective treatments for unmet medical needs while pursuing long-term, responsible growth across healthcare markets.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
North Chicago, IL
Founded
1888

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