FP&A Manager

Responsibilities

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·Support monthly forecasting for Japan Commercial P&L, Working Capital, Headcount, Installed Base

·Analysis and reporting of sales, orders, margin, pricing and communication to the business

·Analysis and reporting of operating costs and operating efficiencies in consultation with respective Budget Holders

·Support Japan Sales & Service leaders with pricing analytics and information to drive pricing decisions

·Support monthly financial close process, maintain efficient feedback loop with Finance Shared Service team to ensure smooth process

·Drive business control over Japan Commercial P&L, ensure business events are correctly reflected in the financials

·Coordinate financials review with Finance Shared Service during monthly financial close process

·Advise country controllers over expected business events which would require financial/accounting support

·Support Country controller with developing customer financing solutions

·Preparation of the monthly Operational and Sales review decks, which act as the baseline for management decisions

·Regular update of the KPIs, support the introduction of new KPI’s and coordinate with stakeholders

·Responsible for coordination of the annual Operational and Financial planning

·Execute daily and weekly sales reporting

·Modeling for decision support in all facets of the business

·Provide analysis and insight on key competitors

Organizing and prioritizing workload so that key duties/projects are completed on a timely basis

Education:

Bachelor's Degree;

Years of Related Experience :

·Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in FP&A (or Commercial Finance) within an international / US organization.

·Experience working on an above market level is an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Certifications/Licenses, and Affiliations :

(Include any required computer skills, regulatory knowledge, certifications, licenses, languages, cognitive and behavioral abilities etc.)

·Proficiency Excel skills, experience with Hyperion and Microsoft Office. SAP knowledge is a must

·An experience with BI tools is a plus

·A `self-starter` mentality and proactive approach to propose and implement improvements

·A ‘hands on’ work style, comfortable with the detail, and able to move seamlessly between tactical and strategic issues as required

·Ability to meet tight deadlines, handle a demanding and fluctuating workload and at the same time provide accurate and reliable data

·Demonstrated thoroughness and attention to detail with a steadiness under pressure

·Solid communication and presentation skills

·Confident, enthusiastic and a team player

·Fluent in English and Japanese