Takeda Digital Ventures Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Takeda Digital Ventures (TDV) is a corporate venture capital group investing in the most promising companies that are using digital to improve outcomes and experiences throughout the patient journey. We only invest in companies that take our patient first approach and mirror Takeda’s values.
About Us
We invest globally with a concentration in North America and Europe. Our interests vary from established companies to those that have a minimal, viable product—ideally with early commercial traction. We search for technologies that efficiently drive value-based outcomes for patients by providing a convenient, seamless, and delightful experience. Our Venture Studio’s mission is to create companies in various therapeutic areas that supply these same focused patient solutions utilizing digital capabilities.
Our Partnerships
As the digital healthcare investment arm of a top 10 global biopharmaceutical company, an investment from us is more than a funding round. Our partners gain exclusive access to the global expertise of Takeda and are invited to participate in our portfolio innovation events. Within Takeda, we act as guides to encourage closer relationships and efficient business development outreach. As experienced leaders in the virtual/digital healthcare space, we seek to add value to our portfolio companies by taking a hands-on approach. Our investment also includes our time—taking board seats where appropriate.
Our Team
Our experienced team has taken multiple companies from seed to successful exit. We have ample investment and operational expertise backed by a world class network of operational partners, digital healthcare experts, and clinical trial advisors to assist in building successful companies.
Finance Lead, West Gulf Jobs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Senior
Travel: Minimal (if any)
Takeda has been translating science into breakthrough medicines for 240 years. Every step of the way, our teams have worked together to tackle some of the most challenging problems in drug discovery and development. Today, we’re a driving force behind innovative therapies that make a lasting difference to millions of patients around the world.
In R&D, all of our history and potential comes together in an environment that welcomes diversity of thought and amplifies every voice. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll play a key role in bringing our rich pipeline of products forward to help patients. Come join a team that’s earned trust for more than two centuries, and find out how advancing transformative therapies at Takeda will shape your bright future.
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Job ID R0147167 Location Riyadh, Riyadh Region
Job Description
ROLE OBJECTIVE
The West Gulf Finance Lead, will play a critical role to support the country operation through managing multiple workstreams where the primary focus will be managing business planning, support decision making by identifying, maintaining, analysing and evaluating information; recommending actions.
Ensure business partnership and support business functions with properly analysis and relevant data to develop solutions recommendations. This includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis, forecasting, financial modeling, working with large data sets, developing reports as well as creating presentations for top managers.
In addition, this person will support a range of accounting related tasks and will play a pivotal role in coordinating work and communication between local market and the centralized accounting team model.
Key Accountabilities
Finance Business Partnering:
- Work closely with commercial team and other supporting functions to support business growth.
- Provide business insights to support operational & strategic business decisions.
- Support distributors relationship & partnership.
Financial Planning (FP&A)
- Lead the financial planning process in the country (Plan / Mid-Year/ LROP ..etc).
- Financial Planning system input management (Norms / SKU / Technical Issues / Correction).
- Preparing forecasts for Sales, OPEX, COP Flash/Mid-month forecast/ P&L.
- Monthly/Quarterly reporting: analysis of planned and actual data for budget holders / monitoring & support.
- Check all P&Ls data, analyzing the reasons for the most significant deviations.
Financial Reporting / Accounting
- Lead the monthly closure process of the reporting period.
- Oversees all tax and VAT related matters.
- Support changes in Takeda legal footprint in the country.
- Manage selected JE preparation retained with local market post Takeda Business Solution implementation (TBS).
- Oversees statutory financial statements generation.
- Owns all Financial and accounting data & Support internal and external audit activities.
- Ensure robust control environment and adherence with Takeda SOPs.
Leadership & Talent Development
- Empower and proactively mentor finance team members, fostering a culture of self-driven growth, capability building, and structured succession planning.
- Champion a high-performance mindset, encouraging continuous improvement, innovation, and ownership in financial operations and decision-making.
- Lead by example in financial integrity, accountability, and discipline, embedding a proactive approach to risk management and ethical leadership aligned with Takeda’s values.
- Drive cross-functional financial acumen initiatives, ensuring business partners anticipate financial risks, optimize resources, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.
SKILLS And LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor degree in Finance or equivalent.
- At least 5 years finance experience, within a multinational environment.
- Pharmaceutical or FMCG experience is preferred.
- Experience in financial planning, solid accounting, tax & VAT background and distributors management exposure is a must.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulatory bodies in Saudi Arabia, such as not limited to; ZATCA, SAMA, MOC, and GAC, with hands-on experience in taxation, compliance, and financial reporting requirements.
- Solid knowledge of Financial modeling using MS Excel, Power BI is a plus.
- Experience in implementing/improving financial systems (eg. SAP, Hyperion) a major plus.
Professional Capabilities
- Curious, questioning, a passion for really understanding the numbers
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong personal integrity and desire to work in a company with a high-integrity culture.
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.
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