Brian Harraka, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer | Driving Growth, Governance, Controls & Finance Transformation Across Global Operations
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Chief Financial Officer with a track record of leading global finance organizations and driving strategic, operational, and financial transformation across life sciences, healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer goods businesses.My background spans corporate accounting, controllership, strategic planning, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and cross-functional business partnership. I have worked across audit, commercial operations, R&D, manufacturing, and headquarters functions, helping leadership teams improve performance, strengthen governance, and scale effectively in dynamic environments.I am particularly energized by building high-performing teams, modernizing finance processes, and translating financial complexity into clear business decisions. My experience includes leading large teams, managing significant budgets, supporting enterprise reporting and compliance requirements, and partnering with executive leadership on growth, efficiency, and risk management priorities.I am both a CPA and CGMA with a foundation in technical accounting and enterprise finance leadership.
Career Timeline
- Eisai USCurrent2019–Present· 7 yrs 8 mos
- Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent2024–Present
- VP, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller2019–2024
- 2006–2019· 13 yrs
- Executive Director, Accounting2013–2019
- Director – Head Business Unit Finance and Cost Operations2010–2013
- Director – Revenue Accounting2009–2010
- Director / Associate Director – Financial Reporting & Accounting2006–2010
- Associate Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting2006–2009
- 2003–2006· 3 yrs
- Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting2003–2006
- 2000–2002· 2 yrs
- Senior Associate, Assurance2000–2002
Education
Executive Education
Babson CollegeExecutive Education
Stanford UniversityFinance - Continuing Education
Seton Hall UniversityAccounting
Montclair State University