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Tax Reporting and Forecasting (Senior) Manager

Bannockburn, Illinois

Bannockburn, Illinois| Zurich, Switzerland| Lodz, Poland

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At Takeda, we are guided by our purpose of creating better health for people and a brighter future for the world. Every corporate function plays a role in making sure we — as a Takeda team — can discover and deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

People join Takeda because they share in our purpose. And they stay because we’re committed to an inclusive, safe and empowering work environment that offers exceptional experiences and opportunities for everyone to pursue their own ambitions.

Job ID R0143801 Date posted 02/27/2025 Location Bannockburn, Illinois

Bannockburn, Illinois| Zurich, Switzerland| Lodz, Poland

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Job Description

Join our team as a Tax Reporting and Forecasting (Senior) Manager in the Global Tax Reporting and Forecasting group. This position will play a crucial role in the global tax provision process.General responsibilities include but are not limited to preparing/reviewing quarterly provision schedules and/or reports, assisting country tax leads to facilitate reporting requirements, compiling SOX documentation, administering global provision software, working with external financial auditors, identifying, recommending and implementing process improvements and other special projects.Serving as an internal resource, this individual will provide assistance to the different tax and finance groups, helping to educate on various tax reporting requirements and implications, which affect Takeda’s day-to-day operations.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Review local provision submissions

  • Review local team Uncertain Tax Position computations and assist with guidance where necessary

  • Prepare/review consolidated provision workpapers including but not limited to roll-forward of deferred tax balances, roll-forward of tax payable balances, consolidated rate reconciliation

  • Assist with analysis of tax implications and proper reporting of topside journal entries

  • Provide assistance to local provision teams as needed

  • Compile and maintain SOX documentation

  • Assists with technical tax accounting research

  • Work closely with corporate Controllership and Reporting teams

  • Present tax accounting training sessions to a global team

  • Assists with preparing responses to financial statement auditors

  • Responsible for the administration of tax provision software (Hyperion Tax Provision)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

  • Understanding of multi-national operating structures and methods; understanding of a foreign owned structure, a plus

  • Tax Accounting – understands the US GAAP and/or IFRS tax reporting requirements.

  • Financial Reporting – understands SOX internal control requirements and other financial reporting requirements for foreign-owned filers

  • Accounting – understands the concepts and methods of moderately complex accounting

  • Communication – ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written in a persuasive and appropriate manner

  • Data Management – ability to utilize data collection, analysis, maintenance application and refinement methods to make fact based decisions

  • Analytical Skills – ability to analyze a wide variety of financial data and make appropriate decisions

  • Mathematical – ability to perform basic mathematical computations and solve problems

  • Management – ability to set priorities and develop workflow processes

  • Eagerness to find and implement creative approaches to compiling and analyzing complex data

  • Willingness to embrace a dynamic environment and technological advances

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Required:

  • B.S. in Accounting or Finance

  • 5-7 years of Big Four experience or 6-9 years of industry equivalent

  • Experience working with/in a large corporate tax department

  • Experience with tax compliance software and general ledger packages

Preferred:

  • MS in Accounting or Taxation or J.D. preferred

  • Certified Public Accountant

  • Experience working in pharmaceutical industry

  • Experience with HFM, HTP, SAP, Alteryx

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Travel within region or internationally up to 15% of time.

APPLIES TO SWITZERLAND

What Takeda can offer you

  • A flexible work environment  
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Continuous professional development and global career opportunities
  • The opportunity to build next-generation analytics solutions
  • A culture that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit, agile thinking, and collaboration

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Takeda, the commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) is a personal one. Our team is one that spans over 80 different countries, each bringing unique backgrounds and experiences. These diverse perspectives reflect the perspectives of the patients who rely on the treatments we develop.

That’s why we aim to build a more inclusive and equitable environment. In doing so, everyone within

Takeda can collaborate in a space free of fear or judgment. This is a culture where all are free to speak up.

Where each employee can contribute and grow as an individual while feeling a sense of belonging at Takeda.

Ready to reimagine your future?

APPLIES TO POLAND

No investment we make pays greater dividends than taking good care of our people. We offer you a full range of benefits, such as:

Your Wealth

  • Competitive Salary
  • Annual Bonus
  • Referral Bonus
  • Social Fund (Christmas Bonus, Holiday Allowance tec.)
  • Employee Recognition

Your Health

  • Medical Care - various packages for the employee fully sponsored by Takeda. Family packages additionally paid by employee.
  • Eyeglass refund

Your Future

  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Capital Plans
  • A broad variety of learning platforms
  • Professional Growth opportunities including mentoring program.
  • Next-Generation Series – our comprehensive offer of internal webinars available to all employees from day 1

Your Well-Being

  • Subsidized Sport Card
  • Takeda Sport & engagement teams
  • One additional day-off for voluntary activities
  • Fruits in the office, broad variety of coffee and tea
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid working
  • Employee assistance program
  • Onboarding trainings and support from an employee ambassador – “Tomodachi” – your buddy during the first month at Takeda

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.

This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

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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:

Bannockburn, IL

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$108,500.00 - $170,500.00

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.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.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. U.S.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.

Locations

Bannockburn, ILCHE - Glattpark (Opfikon) - Zurich HQ, POL - Lodz

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes

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Success profile

What makes a successful team member within Corporate at Takeda?

  • Collaborative
  • Strategic
  • Insightful
  • Results driven
  • Goal-oriented
  • Achiever
The environment is dynamic and evolving, so you have to be adaptable.

Maciej Niedospial - Business Reporting Manager

I’m fortunate enough to work with a highly skilled, diverse and dedicated bunch of people, and for that, I’m grateful! My colleagues continue to amaze me.

Sheelagh Gartlan - Recruitment Business Partner

Takeda is a company that emphasizes diversity and inclusion. By bringing people together who have diverse backgrounds, competencies, and personalities, innovation and ideas grow.

Michelle Chen - Human Resources Manager

  • Impact across generations Partnership brings together world-leading plasma companies to focus on developing and delivering a hyperimmune immunoglobulin in the global fight against COVID-19.
  • Takeda Scoops Global Top Employers® Award Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited today announced it has become part of a select group of only 15 to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.

Working at Takeda

  • Inclusion

    Here, you will feel welcomed, respected, and valued as a vital contributor to our global team.
  • Collaboration

    A strong, borderless team, we strive together towards our priorities and inspiring mission.
  • Innovation

    Bold initiatives, continuous improvement, and creativity are at the heart of how we bring scientific breakthroughs from the lab to patients.
  • Top Workplace

    Recognized for our culture and way of working, we’re one of only 17 companies to receive Top Global Employer® status for 2024.
  • Work-Life

    Our people-first mission extends beyond patients to include their families, communities, and our own Takeda family.
  • Empowerment

    Through trust and respect, you will have genuine support from leaders, managers, and colleagues to do your best work.

We're Steadfast In Our Commitment to Four Key Imperatives

Patient


Responsibly translate science into highly innovative medicines and accelerate access to improve lives worldwide.

People


Create an exceptional people experience.

Planet


Protect our planet.

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Transform Takeda into the most trusted, data-driven, outcomes-based biopharmaceutical company.

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