Director, Business Finance

Syneos Health

. Oversee management and direction of assigned finance personnel .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeTokyo • JapanLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive financial leadership and management capabilities, ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate policies while providing strategic financial analysis and support to business units. Proficient in overseeing financial operations, project profitability, and team development within a fast-paced environment.

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Financial LeadershipGAAP ComplianceOracle Finance ExperienceFinancial AnalysisTeam Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingRevenue RecognitionExpense RecognitionBudgetingForecastingProfit & Loss AnalysisAccounting Software ProficiencyProject Profitability AssessmentData AnalysisContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

Oracle FinanceMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Contract Research OrganizationPharmaceutical EnvironmentFinancial ComplianceBusiness Unit SupportPerformance Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee management and direction of assigned finance personnel
Support, report, and forecast revenue, contracts, projects, and resource requirements for assigned business units
Ensure financial requirements, revenue recognition, and expense recognition comply with GAAP and corporate policies
Partner proactively with business units through financial analysis, action plans, and profitability support
Provide financial leadership, system support, and guidance to Business Unit Controllers
Manage staff operations including hiring, development, performance management, coaching, and counseling
Ensure project revenues are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies
Oversee project profitability, balance sheet health, and Accounts Receivable balances
Meet with project managers to assess progress and contract needs or changes
Review and validate Business Unit Profit & Loss Statements and investigate anomalies
Support monthly and quarterly business reviews with financial insights
Review proposals and support contract and proposal financial negotiations
Support accounting close, corporate financial reporting, backlog reporting, forecasting, and annual budgeting
Maintain compliant reporting and process structures; implement controls, efficiencies, and procedures
Respond to requests from operational, proposals, contracts, business development, and finance teams
Lead miscellaneous process and financial analysis projects
Assist with new system implementations, conversions, and acquisitions
Perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 10 years of extensive, progressive financial experience, preferably within a Contract Research Organization or pharmaceutical environment
Demonstrated leadership skills
Effective presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills with a team-oriented approach
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with accounting software packages required; Oracle Finance experience strongly preferred
Ability to work with confidential and sensitive data
Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
English proficiency required
Minimal travel may be required, up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition
Total rewards program
Inclusive culture
Reasonable accommodations, when appropriate