Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred, MBA a plus
Minimum of 5 years of relevant financial FP&A experience in pharma or biotechnology industry is required
Strong analytical skills and experience in business partnering with Commercial or R&D functions preferred; Understanding of Japan Drug Price system and Wholesaler inventory phasing is a plus
Experience with ERP systems is required; Oracle & Hyperion Planning experience is a plus
Experience in developing executive level presentations and reporting packages/dashboards
Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English (verbal and written)
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Committed to timeline-driven process with monthly closings, reporting, forecasts, and other ad-hoc projects
Dedicated team player with strong critical thinking skills; Ability to work well in cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage multiple priorities in a changing environment
Must successfully exhibit Insmed’s core corporate competencies
Must demonstrate ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace
Full description
At Insmed, every moment and every patient counts — and so does every person who joins in. As a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with serious and rare diseases, you’ll be part of a community that prioritizes the human experience, celebrates curiosity, and values every person’s contributions to meaningful progress. That commitment has earned us recognition as Science magazine’s No. 1 Top Employer for five consecutive years, certification as a Great Place to Work® in the U.S., and a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in the UK.
For patients, for each other, and for the future of science, we’re in. Are you?
About the Role:
Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) serves as the primary financial business partner for Insmed Japan’s Commercial, R&D, and/or G&A teams. The role delivers actionable insights that drive business performance and strategic investment decisions – blending rigorous analytical execution with proactive stakeholder engagement The individual is expected to progressively assume broader ownership, build cross-functional leadership, and grow into the senior finance voice for Japan operations translating financial data into compelling narratives that influence decisions
Co-develop Base / Upside / Downside revenue scenarios for commercial strategy
Partner with teams to review and challenge investment plans - apply forward-looking spending analysis; proactively flag overspend risk and under-investment opportunities
Deliver variance analysis with 'so what' commentary: explain the 'why' behind gaps and propose corrective actions
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Support procurement and AP processes: review and approve purchase requisitions and invoices in accordance with company controls
Tech Ops & COGS Partnership:
Serve as the financial partner for Tech Ops; collaborate with Accounting on COGS tracking, inventory level analysis, and component cost variance review
Ensure inventory levels align with customer service requirements while minimizing working capital risk
Support demand planning alignment across Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance
Financial Close, Governance & Compliance:
Partner with Accounting to ensure timely and accurate monthly close, accruals, and book-close activities
Maintain internal control environment at the highest standards of integrity and compliance
Support Head of Finance in contract review and financial viability analysis for major vendor and partner agreements
Liaise with Accounting and Audit teams on applicable initiatives and control assessments
Leadership Development & Team Contribution:
Actively develop toward next steps: seek stretch assignments, broaden cross-functional exposure, and build executive presence
Contribute to a high-performance, collaborative Finance culture
Lead or participate in Finance process improvement and system enhancement initiatives
Serve as the lead and the day-to-day tactical financial business partner for the functions to ensure budgets and forecast are collated, aligned, presented, and tracked for quarterly and annual planning processes. Collect and consolidate required information for recurring projections, variance analyses, and management reports·
Support the Head of Finance - Japan on strategic teams and processes where appropriate·
Partner with business areas and Accounting to ensure timely and accurate book closing and accruals for all supported functional areas·
Support Accounting and Audit with review and input on applicable initiatives and maintain internal control environment to the highest standards of compliance and integrity including Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX)
Who You Are:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred, MBA a plus
Minimum of 5 years of relevant financial FP&A experience in pharma or biotechnology industry is required
Strong analytical skills and experience in business partnering with Commercial or R&D functions preferred; Understanding of Japan Drug Price system and Wholesaler inventory phasing is a plus
Experience with ERP systems is required; Oracle & Hyperion Planning experience is a plus
Experience in developing executive level presentations and reporting packages/dashboards
Excellent communication skills in both Japanese and English (verbal and written)
Highly organized with a strong attention to detail, clarity, accuracy, and conciseness
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Committed to timeline-driven process with monthly closings, reporting, forecasts, and other ad-hoc projects
Dedicated team player with strong critical thinking skills; Ability to work well in cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and manage multiple priorities in a changing environment
Must successfully exhibit Insmed’s core corporate competencies
Must demonstrate ability to interact successfully in a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace
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