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