FP&A Analyst

Job Description Business Planning & Financial Analysis - Partner with Operations teams to support key FP&A processes including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial reviews. - Analyse actual performance against budget and forecast, identify key drivers, risks, and opportunities. - Provide actionable financial insights to support business decision-making. - Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles through data consolidation, assumption reviews, and variance analysis. Financial Reporting & Stakeholder Management - Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, presentations, and review materials for business stakeholders. - Translate complex financial data into clear insights and recommendations. - Collaborate with regional Finance, Accounting, and Operations teams to ensure alignment with financial objectives and reporting requirements. - Support headcount tracking, cost management, and operational finance activities. Business Partnership & Operational Support - Act as a finance business partner to Operations teams, providing timely analysis and decision support. - Build strong relationships with Japan Operations stakeholders and regional finance teams. - Identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, operational efficiency, and financial performance. - Support ad-hoc financial analysis and business initiatives as required. Controls & Compliance - Ensure financial reporting accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures. - Support documentation, review processes, and alignment with finance governance requirements. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to maintain strong financial controls. The Talent - Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline preferred. - 6+ years of relevant FP&A, financial reporting, or business partnering experience, preferably within a regional or MNC environment. - Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, month-end reporting, variance analysis, and financial insights. - Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to partner with Operations, Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional teams. - Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights clearly to stakeholders. - Business-level Japanese proficiency is required to support native Japan stakeholders in day to day business partnering; English proficiency is required for regional communication. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. - Experience with Hyperion and Anaplan would be advantageous. - Self-starter with strong ownership, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.