Senior Financial Planning Analyst

Your New Career Opportunity

An American Pharmaceutical Company is looking for a Financial Planning Analyst.

Your Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall financial forecasting process - managing assumptions and data for sales, headcount and operating expense
• Prepare various management reports (e.g. financial summary, commentary, outlook, etc.) to local and global stakeholders on a regular basis
• Prepare analysis of data/assumptions and management review materials for budget reviews
• Partner with commercial stakeholders to track financial performance, analyze variance and discuss/ensure forecasting assumptions
• Support financial closing, collaborating with accounting and other finance counterparts.
• Develop financial analysis and modeling in terms of business development and partnership scenarios
• Co-work with business support center staffs at international locations who assist data management, delivering forecast submission and regular reporting
• Proactively engage in process development and improvement (e.g. financial and demand forecasting, management reporting, tool development) in aligned with global standards and local needs
• Also responsible for other selected finance roles than FP&A, such as accounting and financial operation area.

The Skills and Experience You Need To Succeed

Mandatory Skills

• Understanding on accounting knowledge and background (Japanese bookkeeping certification grade 2 level, or equivalent)  
• Working experience in FP&A and/or accounting area for 3+ years 
• Proficiency in mid / advance function of Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding and experience working with financial systems (e.g. SAP, BPC)
• Native Japanese and Business English

Preferred Skills/ Qualification

• Working experience in pharmaceutical industries is a plus
• Intermediate or advanced skills for financial data management – experience of Macro/Access/Power BI/Power Query

The Benefits You Will Receive

• Central Tokyo office
• Financial management responsibilities
• International working environment