Analyst, BP&A

Location Tokyo
Discipline Accounting & Finance
Job type Permanent
Salary Negotiatable
Reference 37319

【COMPANY OVERVIEW】

Global company that produces and sells baby and kitchen products

 

【JOB RESPONSIBILITIES】

  • Business partnering with Japan local operations teams and at times, work closely with  APAC global sourcing teams in China (NTC) and US with support from Japan BP&A  lead and Finance Director and contribute to productivity savings.

  • On monthly basis, prepare journals specific to Japan O&R (and at times Food/Home &  Appliance) and analyze cost of goods vs targets and versus PY. Journals will include  export business out of Japan.

  • On monthly basis, prepare journals specific to Japan O&R and analyze working capital  (inventory & AP) vs targets and versus PY.

  • Work closely with Japan operation team and Japan BP&A lead to ensure accurate  forecasting and budgeting on cost of goods, inventory and AP. Forecasting will include  outlook of foreign currency cash needs.

  • On annual basis, build annual costing for O&R and Food/Home & Appliance divisions  and communicate to Food APAC HQ (Europe) on monthly differed schedule.

  • Provide support and other project works to our Food Division and Home & Appliances  Division

 

【REQUIREMENTS】

  • Bachelor’s Degree

  • 3+ years experience in BP&A role or accounting experience (Boki 2kyu or  above).

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

  • Strong analytical skills demonstrating the ability to get the root cause of an issue

  • A high level of attention to detail

  • Flexible with a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

  • Initiative and Problem Solving dexterity.

  • SAP/Bex/HFM experience

  • Experience in Accounts Payable and balance sheet inventory bookings

 

【FOR FURTHER INFORMATION】

  • Contact NAME: Oliver Smith

oliver.smith@cornerstone.jp

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