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R&Dファイナンススペシャリスト/ R&D Finance Specialist

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A global pharmaceutical company is seeking an R&D Finance Specialist. The successful candidate will support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis for research and development activities, provide financial insights to stakeholders, ensure accounting compliance, and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the development of budgets and forecasts for the Pipeline and R&D organisation
  • Monitor R&D expenditure and analyse variances against budgets and forecasts
  • Identify financial and project-related variance drivers to support management decision-making
  • Partner with Pipeline and R&D stakeholders to provide financial support and build collaborative relationships
  • Perform statutory accounting activities related to R&D expenditure in compliance with IFRS
  • Drive continuous improvement, simplification and automation of finance processes and systems

Requirements:

  • Practical experience in statutory accounting and/or management accounting
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • IT literacy and the ability to manage and analyse R&D expenditure data
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability and willingness to communicate effectively in English in a global business environment
  • Proficient in English

Preferred requirements:

  • Knowledge of or experience in R&D-related functions and business partnering

About the Company:

A global pharmaceutical company specialising in eye care and ophthalmology. The company develops and provides innovative medicines and treatments to support eye health and improve the quality of life for people worldwide.

Keywords:

研究開発 財務, 財務分析, 予算管理, 予算策定, 業績予測, 管理会計, 財務会計, 差異分析, IFRS, 業務改善, プロセス自動化, 財務ビジネスパートナー, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 3XVANB

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Analysis

Industry: Pharmaceuticals

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Osaka

Job Reference: 3XVANB-41AA8C44

Date posted: 13 October 2026

Consultant: Meron Mesfin