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Finance Controller (Infectious Disease)
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
31 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
Infectious Disease
Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and particular our Infectious Disease (also known as Rapid Diagnostics) solutions are helping address some of the worlds greatest healthcare challenges.
Main Purpose of the Role
Manage the financial risks of Infectious Disease (ID) Market Japans business through implementation of appropriate controls and procedures. Works directly with Country GM Area leadership team Business Unit Finance and Division Finance as appropriate.
Develop appropriate financial strategies and implement programs with administrative excellence in accordance with ID Japans strategic objectives
Provide support to ID Japan business relating to financial analysis evaluation and justification of business models financial planning & controls gross margin improvement risk evaluation contracts and return on investment.
Summarize and communicate complex financial situations in a clearconcise manner explaining thought processes and analysis to Senior Global Management. Support GM Japan in key decisions and ensure responsible investment decisions.
Provides oversight and management of distributor markets including annual contracting incentives inventory management and compliance as appropriate.
Main Responsibilities of the Role
- Provide financial counsel and analysis for proposed strategic growth initiatives monitor local operations performance against financialPlansLBEs/CMR and ensure management is advised on exposure issues.
- Drive development and preparation of solid financial business plans (and underlying analysis) to ensure the affiliate delivers its financial commitments.
- Advise senior management in areas of profit maximization resource prioritization distributor management and day-to-day operations. Anticipate market activities that can impact business.
- Ensures appropriate integrity and reasonableness of financial data as well as compliance with Corporate/Division financial policies and procedures and understanding of GAAP
- Responsible for implementation and adherence to Abbott accounting policies and procedures (CFMs)
- Responsible and to ensure Global Compliance with all applicable customs antiboycott embargo and trade control laws rules and regulations in countries where Abbott imports or exports goods software or technology according to Abbotts Code of Conduct. Create a sustainable infrastructure and environment that enables growth
- Provide timely inputs to management regarding any financial risks including those associated with trade activities and inventory issues across the supply chain. Provide recommendations on how to manage these risks
- Collaborate with functional teams such as Marketing Commercial Excellence Regulatory Supply Chain Corporate Finance Services etc with the target in creating a cohesive and sustainable environment.
- Cooperation with regional distributors manage risk of excessexpiring products to minimize write offs and returns Review and approve distributor claims in coordination with ID Area Finance & Demand Planning team.
Requirements
- 15 to 20 years of relevant experiences preferably in the healthcare or life science industry.
- Non-healthcare industry is welcomed.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven track record of developing talent.
- Strategic partnership mindset able to guide the business on what it can do and should do.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:
ID Infectious Disease
LOCATION:
Japan > Tokyo : 2-4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
About Company
WHO WE ARE CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s ... View more
