Staff/Sr Staff Financial Analyst

1) Department / Team

FCP / FPA / Corp PL

Reports to: Sr Manager, Finance

2) Job Summary / Purpose

Senior Financial Analyst focused on Corporate-level financial control including Annual operating plan, Forecasting and Strategic planning

Responsibilities

Support company-wide financial planning processes, including the Annual Operating Plan, financial forecasts, and long-term strategic planning.; Analyze actual and forecasted consolidated P&L and cash flow performance, identifying key business drivers, risks, and opportunities that impact growth and profitability.; Prepare financial analyses, management reports, and executive presentations for management reviews, earnings releases, and Board of Directors meetings.; Partner closely with Business Units, Sales, SCM, Accounting, and other corporate functions to ensure alignment of financial assumptions and improve forecast accuracy.; Conduct variance analysis on revenue, gross profit, operating expenses, and operating income, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.; Support strategic initiatives and profitability improvement programs, including optimization of resource allocation across the organization.; Drive continuous improvement and automation of financial planning, forecasting, and management reporting processes through data analytics and digital tools.; Serve as a trusted business partner to executive management by providing financial analysis, scenario planning, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; 3+ years of experience in FP&A / Accounting / Corporate planning in the manufacturing industry or consulting/audit firm.; Advanced-level skills in Excel/Powerpoint, with proven capability in quantitative analysis, modeling, and scenario simulation; Advanced-level understanding on accounting or experience of corporate level PL/BS/CF simulation; Native-level proficiency in Japanese (N1); Fluent business-level English proficiency; Can-do mindset; Deep dive analytics; Proactiveness; Problem-solving skills; Communication and presentation skills; Accountability and accuracy/consistency of reporting

Nice to have

5+ years of experience in FP&A / Accounting / Corporate planning in the manufacturing industry or consulting/audit firm.; Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; Experience with data management and analytics platforms such as MDP and Global BI, as well as BI tools such as Power BI.; Professional certifications in accounting or finance such as CPA