FP&A Manager

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Job details

Company overview

We are a manufacturer of health-related products. We were established through the integration of the consumer division of a global medical devices and pharmaceuticals company and its group companies that provide medical and health-related products. We primarily focus on skincare and are increasing our presence in the domestic doctor’s cosmetics market. Additionally, we are involved in the planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of consumer goods, cosmetics, health foods, and beauty devices.

Responsibilities

The FP&A manager will be a key member of Japan Finance Team and lead management reporting, forecasting, planning, and analysis activities, collaborating closely with BUF
Main responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly and quarterly closing process by analyzing gaps (Actual vs Budget, Actual vs Actual) in Gross Profit, SG&A, other income/expenses, Cashflow etc.
• Proactively identify and address SG&A risks and opportunities
• Lead overall P&L, BS and Cash Flow planning process by closely working with franchise controllers, regional FP&A team and other relevant functions
• Enhance forecast accuracy and provide risks and opportunities in a timely manner to prevent critical business issues
• Drive change management for FP&A process in Japan Consumer Business working closely with Global/Regional company stakeholders in preparation
• Prepare management review deck to support smooth communication with business leaders and regional team
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis requested by business leaders
• Create a culture for compliance and instill shared accountability in Health Care Compliance & SOX within Finance and in Non-Finance functions; identify potential impacts for the company that different business decisions may bring

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• 5-7 years + of experience in financial planning and analysis (Forecasting, Reporting, Business Analysis)
• Strong analytical skills with high IT literacy (esp. SAP & report platform) & strong skills in PowerPoint and excel
• Be open and embrace the changes, ability to adopt to changing business situations
• Manage conflict in the tough business situations
• Ability to present complex information and analysis in a clear and concise manner
• Proven time management skills and able to multi-task effectively, executing with speed as well as high levels of efficiency.
• Exceptional organizational building skills to lead and motivate team members to achieve common goals
• Strong and fluent Japanese and English written and verbal communication skill

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in a multinational company desirable
• Proven ability to work through ambiguity and process design & improvement experience
• Use of Reporting Tools, Software, specifically SAP, One Streams, Tableau, BI dashboard etc.) is preferred
• Experience in Consumer Product Industry is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, business administration or a related field is desired
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams and across a matrix organization

Salary

6 - 13 million yen

Location

Tokyo