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Job Details
| Location: | Tokyo |
| Salary: | Competitive |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Specialization: | Consumer Goods & FMCG, Finance & Accounting |
| Reference: | 56628 |
We are seeking an experienced FP&A Manager for our client in the FMCG sector. Based in Tokyo, this hybrid role involves improving financial performance and supporting growth through financial analysis and insights. You will work in a collaborative setting that values innovation and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
- - Work with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and G&A teams to create monthly forecasts.
- - Analyze P&L variances and review supply chain costs, including sea freight, warehousing, and delivery, to integrate them into forecasts.
- - Help sales teams with profit margin analysis to support pricing and spending choices, and assess marketing investments for profitability.
- - Conduct GAP analyses against budgets and forecasts in different currencies.
- - Manage accounting operations, prepare monthly closing schedules, and handle accruals and inventory revaluations under IFRS standards.
- - Prepare and analyze monthly accounting and tax reports for corporate submission, resolve discrepancies across financial systems, and produce detailed financial reports, including sales, cash flow, and EBIT analysis.
Candidate Profile:
- - Skilled in advanced Excel and familiar with SAP BW databases, with a strong understanding of P&L structures and financial modeling.
- - Background in cost accounting with relevant certifications (US CPA or equivalent preferred) and 8–10 years of relevant finance experience.
- - Professional, ethical, and able to work independently with excellent communication skills in both Japanese (native level) and English (proficient).
- - Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, and capable of meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple tasks.
If this position is not ideal for you, but you are looking for a new opportunity,please contact us to discuss your options.