FINANCIAL ANALYST

Job Description About the role.
The Financial Analyst role is important to the support structure of the Los Angeles Manufacturing Facility, Takeda's premier plasma fractionating and purification plant.
You will support operations, contributing to the planning of manufacturing variances, inventory, and operating expenses (OPEX) at the Los Angeles site.
You will not only fulfill the responsibilities listed but is also expected to contribute to the enhancement of process flows and analytical tool development to better serve our needs.
The on-site presence of this role enables direct collaboration with operations teams, implementing new processes and having a direct, positive impact on the facility.
How you will contribute.
Support month-end close activities, analysis, and planning for the designated areas.
Aid in the management of financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for all financial aspects of the site.
Help monitor, report, plan, and analyze all respective manufacturing variances and inventory.
Collaborate with Operations Business Partners to evaluate performance and identify potential risks and opportunities.
Assist Management with strategic financial analyses and model development for programs such as COGS reduction, process streamlining, and inventory optimization.
Support the implementation of Business Intelligence (BI) tools like PowerBI, providing forward-looking insights and decision support focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement in manufacturing.
Adapt corporate digital finance tools for site-specific use.
Improve existing processes by eliminating waste and reducing cycle times.
What you bring to Takeda.
Required.
High School Diploma or GED plus 6+ years of related experience OR bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or other related technical field and 3+ years of related experience.
Desired.
A post-graduate qualification (MSc., PhD or MBA).
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.
In general, the position requires a combination of sedentary work and walking around observing conditions in the facility.
General office environment 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.
Will need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.
May work in a cold, hot or wet environment.
May 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 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 - CA - Los Angeles U.
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Base Salary Range.
$ 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.
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based e mployee s may be eligible for s hort - t erm and/ or l ong- t erm incentive s.
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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.
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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.