Mikkel Troen, MBA, MSc Economics

Head of Finance @ Recordati

About

I am a Japanese-speaking, Danish finance professional with 24 years’ experience (21 years in Japan), most recently in the pharmaceutical sector. Throughout my career I have contributed to process improvements and system implementations which has helped the businesses to become more efficient. My educational background with Economics and MBA has given me strong analytical skills. I am used to both go into details while still being able to understand the big picture and be a change agent for organizational changes. With my commercial mindset, I can support business with improving profitability. I have a data driven approach and experience with financial modelling. I am cool-headed and able to work in a fast-paced working environment. During my career I have shown strong decision-making skills which have been especially valuable in Japan.

Country

Japan

City

Tokyo

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Analytical Skills, Strategic Partnerships, Cultural Awareness, Change Management, Negotiation, Process Improvement, Japanese, Forecasting, Managerial Finance, Management, Leadership, Human Resources, Financial Reporting, Finance, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Budgets, Analysis, Strategy, Market Research

Experience

Head of Finance

Recordati

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Tokyo, Japan

Key member of the Japan management team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the company including both financial planning and Accounting/Treasury/Taxes/Internal Controls. It involves strategic planning, financial analysis, cash flow and taxation issues as well as ensuring the company’s financial health and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Director, Finance & IT (Lundbeck Japan)

Lundbeck

2019-1 - 2025-2 · 6 yrs 2 mos

Tokyo, Japan

Provide advice and be business partner to the President on key financial decisions associated with, for example, business model evaluation, operational effectiveness initiatives, plans for business growth and cost management. Directs all financial activities in Lundbeck Japan. This includes directing and supervising the work of individuals responsible for controlling, financial planning, analysis & compliance etc.

Senior Finance Manager, Head of Finance (Lundbeck Japan)

Lundbeck

2014-3 - 2018-12 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Tokyo, Japan

Provide advice to the President on key financial decisions associated with, for example, business model evaluation, operational effectiveness initiatives, plans for business growth and cost management.

Finance & HR Manager (Lundbeck Japan)

Lundbeck

2011-6 - 2014-2 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Tokyo, Japan

Responsible for financial management control as well as HR support and strategy to support Management

Finance & Administration Manager (Lundbeck Japan)

Lundbeck

2009-4 - 2011-5 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Tokyo, Japan

Responsible for financial management control to support Management

Chief Accountant (BiC Japan)

BIC

2007-9 - 2009-3 · 1 yr 7 mos

Responsible for leading, coordinating and controlling the local Finance & Admin operations within the framework of agreed performance criteria, strategy and budget, in order that legal & corporate reporting requirements are met; operating risks & inefficiencies identified; and company assets protected. I was leading a team of 10 people (Finance/ Accounting, Logistics & Customer Service) and reporting to the President of BIC Japan.

Finance Manager (Scan Global Logistics Japan)

Scan Global Logistics

2005-1 - 2007-9 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Tokyo, Japan

• Held responsibility for all accounting, financial reporting as well as business analysis. • Implemented new accounting systems together with Hong Kong to assure correct and timely reporting to headquarter in Denmark. • Assisted the management team with analyzing business processes for further increase in efficiency and effectiveness. • Successfully set up a new financial model to measure profit on individual shipments. This gave management a quick overview of profitably and non-profitable businesses and 14% increase in profitability was achieved. • Ensured financial systems and process were in place after M&A.

Controller (Home Care Division)

Frederiksberg Kommune

2000-5 - 2003-9 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

In Denmark, I worked was as a controller for a home care division in the public office of Frederiksberg Commune for 3.5 years. I was responsible of budgeting and controlling of 3,500 million JPY, gaining experience in administration, budgeting and IT. I was in the essential part of an IT-project team, im-plementing a new IT-system, and teaching end users in the new system / programs.