Japan FP&A Manager / A major player in the medical device industry

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Job details

Company overview

Our client stands as a prominent player in the field of medtech, providing a wide range of offerings including medical equipment, medical imaging processing devices, diagnostic tools, and life science-related equipment. It delivers products and solutions aimed at advancing diagnostics, treatments, and healthcare, operating across the comprehensive spectrum of medical technology and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

The focus of this role is forecasting, analysis, and reporting all aspect of financial performance for the Japan business and participation in LEAN efforts globally and locally. He or she is reporting directly to Japan FP&A leader.This company is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. The purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.The Japan FP&A Manager will be a key contributor in driving financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Japan business. This role demands strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of financial concepts, as well as the healthcare industry. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic financial insights that help guide business decisions, support long-term planning, and ensure financial efficiency and compliance .
Main responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Budgeting
  • Annual Budget Preparation: Assist in the development and consolidation of the company's annual budget, working closely with various business units to ensure comprehensive planning and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Rolling Forecasts: Prepare quarterly rolling forecasts that reflect both current performance and updated market conditions. Partner with business leaders to adjust forecasts in response to changing business needs.
  • Long-Term Strategic Planning: Support long-range financial planning processes, integrating business strategy, market trends, and operational performance into the company's financial roadmap.
• Financial Reporting
  • Monthly & Quarterly Reporting: Generate accurate and timely financial reports and variance analysis.
  • Management Reporting: Provide meaningful financial insights and performance reports to senior leadership, with a focus on KPI tracking, business drivers, and financial trends.
• Forecasting & Financial Modeling
  • Scenario Planning: Engage in scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to assess the impact of market changes, operational shifts, and other external factors on business performance.
  • Investment Evaluation: Analyze proposed investments, providing ROI calculations and recommendations for management approval.
• Business Partnering & Decision Support
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a financial business partner to various departments. Offer financial guidance and strategic advice to support decision-making and goal achievement.
  • Strategic Projects: Contribute to the financial assessment of strategic initiatives.
  • Operational Efficiency: Work closely with department heads to identify cost savings opportunities, operational efficiencies, and financial risks. Propose actionable recommendations for performance improvement.
• Process Improvement & Automation
  • Automation Projects: Drive automation of financial reporting processes
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and workflows, enhancing the accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of financial operations.
• Ad-Hoc Analysis
  • Ad-Hoc Reporting: Prepare special financial reports and analysis in response to requests from senior management, including business case analysis, competitor analysis, and scenario planning.

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Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in FP&A, finance, or corporate finance roles, ideally within the healthcare industry or a global organization.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for large-scale multinational operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, etc.) and financial modeling.
• Experience with financial planning systems (eg, SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, Anaplan) and business intelligence tools (eg, Power BI, Tableau).
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to interpret complex financial data, synthesize trends, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting financial insights to non-financial stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Business-level Japanese required

Preferred qualifications:

• Native-level Japanese preferred
• Business Level English- highly preferred

Salary

10.2375 - 13.65 million yen

Location

Tokyo