Mission
This role is responsible for delivering financial and operational reporting to the Japan leadership team. It plays a key part in supporting senior management decision-making and helping business teams meet their targets by providing financial clarity and predictability. The position contributes to regular reporting cycles, budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and ad-hoc business analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and deliver monthly closing reports, forecasts, and annual budget packages to support strategic decisions.
Partner with business teams to produce accurate monthly forecasts and annual plans for business segments and overhead expenses.
Track actual financial performance against budget and forecast, analyze variances, provide commentary, and offer recommendations to relevant teams.
Assist in capital expenditure management and forecasting for assigned business segments.
Handle various ad-hoc financial tasks as needed.
Lead and train team members, overseeing each process.
Provide guidance to the reporting hub in India, ensuring system accuracy and high-quality reporting.
Qualifications & Skills
5–7 years of experience in financial or business analysis.
Experience in the retail industry is preferred.
Basic knowledge of accounting standards (J-GAAP/US GAAP) is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Japanese.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
Collaborative, adaptable, and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.