FP & A Manager

Key Accountabilities

List the core job responsibilities/accountabilities that are fundamental but not marginal to the performance of the job, the employee’s success and impact on the organization.  Assign a percentage of time the accountability will require each year that totals to 100% for all accountabilities.  Select the level of importance the accountability has to the success of the position. 

Reporting:

• Lead monthly P&L analysis and reporting to senior management
• Prepare and monitor various reporting on expenses and coordinate with all departments to monitor expense status and provide assistance where appropriate. 

Analysis:

• Capture KPIs and analyze trends over time. Independently perform deep-dive analysis to understand the underlying drivers. Provide insight and commentary on trends; proactively identify opportunities/risk areas where appropriate
• Perform return analysis on various project proposals, monitor investment performance and provide recommendations

Expense and Capital Planning:

• Support the preparation of annual budget
• Be primary owner of expense accounts and coordinate planning process across departments
• Support the Capital Planning process
• Coordinate and provide rolling forecast throughout the year as required
• Support creation of documentation and presentations for senior leadership
   

Ad Hoc

• Support other ad-hoc requests from other departments in Japan as well as Corporate.
   

Qualifications/Primary Job Requirements

Specify number of years of job-related experience required; type of degree required/preferred; certificates/licenses; specific skills required (e.g., computer programs, foreign language skills, special machines, etc.).  In addition, include special attendance issues (e.g. traditional working hours, non-traditional working hours like working on weekends). 

Required Qualifications/Primary Job Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• English and Japanese communication skills in writing and verbal (TOEIC 850 or above ; JLPT N2 or N1)
• Advance level of Microsoft Excel/PowerPoint
• Self-Starter/Good coordinator
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule during monthly and year-end closings
• University degree

Preferred Qualifications/Primary Job Requirements:

• Experience of Hyperion, Business Objects, and JDE software
• Budget process experience