Financial Analyst | 金融アナリスト

Would you like to join an iconic American brand and become part of a dynamic, energetic, and happy team? This role will cover all the traditional elements of FP&A.  In addition to 3-5 years of FP&A experience, you will also need native level Japanese and Business level English.

Essential Functions:

• Generate regular and ad-hoc financial reporting and distribute those reports to relevant teams
• Participate in weekly sales planning process to consolidate sales estimates and narratives for HQ executive review, and facilitate weekly sales forecast meetings
• Participate in sales and operations planning process to provide detailed analysis to validate
• Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators on the P&L as well as in working capital
• Performing the day-to-day monitoring and analysis for assigned areas
• Research and resolve Business teams’ inquiries for assigned areas
• Prepare variance analysis and explanations for divisional and company financial reporting packages
• Support business leaders, Finance Manager, and VP Finance to develop forecasts, budgets, and strategic planning initiatives by analysis, consolidating info, preparing slides and materials
• Ensure to build up accurate financial planning data and load those to the system in a timely and accurate manner
• Other duties/projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Nissho Boki 2 kyu or equivalent
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in FP&A position

Desired skills and attributes:

• Budgeting and forecasting experience
• Working knowledge of P&L/working capital
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills
• Customer service-oriented and good business acumen
• Ability to succeed in a team environment
• Ability to manage competing priorities/flexibility
• Strong fluency with Excel functions
• Excellent interpersonal skills, proactive attitude
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English