Brian Harraka, CPA, CGMA

Brian Harraka, CPA, CGMA

Chief Financial Officer | Driving Growth, Governance, Controls & Finance Transformation Across Global Operations

Eisai US

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Experience26+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • Eisai USCurrent
    2019–Present· 7 yrs 8 mos
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      2024–Present
    • VP, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller
      2019–2024
  • 2006–2019· 13 yrs
    • Executive Director, Accounting
      2013–2019
    • Director – Head Business Unit Finance and Cost Operations
      2010–2013
    • Director – Revenue Accounting
      2009–2010
    • Director / Associate Director – Financial Reporting & Accounting
      2006–2010
    • Associate Director, Financial Reporting & Accounting
      2006–2009
  • 2003–2006· 3 yrs
    • Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting
      2003–2006
  • 2000–2002· 2 yrs
    • Senior Associate, Assurance
      2000–2002

Education

Executive Education

Babson College

Executive Education

Stanford University

Finance - Continuing Education

Seton Hall University

Accounting

Montclair State University

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Brian Harraka, CPA, CGMA
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Corporate Financial ReportingP&L ManagementEBITDA GrowthFinancial AnalysisCorporate FinanceTreasury ManagementFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)Business Process ImprovementAccountingManaging Global OperationsBusiness TransformationCorporate StrategyBusiness StrategyFinancial ReportingExecutive LeadershipExecutive ManagementLeadership DevelopmentStrategic Financial ManagementTeam ManagementBudget Management