Company ProfileJoin a leading international retailer specializing in premium skincare, body care, hair care, and fragrance products, operating a large network of boutiques throughout Japan. The company belongs to a global beauty group renowned for its natural ingredients and strong commitment to sustainability. It operates over 100 retail stores in Japan. The RoleFP&A Manager (Individual Contributor) As the FP&A Manager, you will be a strategic business partner overseeing financial analysis, performance management, budgeting, and forecasting for the Japan business. This role interfaces directly with local management and global headquarters, supporting decision‑making in a fast‑growing, customer‑centric retail environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning for the Japan market.</li><li>Manage monthly financial performance reviews, variance analysis, and reporting packages.</li><li>Provide deep sales, margin, and expense analysis to support commercial and retail teams.</li><li>Support strategic projects such as new store openings, channel profitability, and cost optimization.</li><li>Ensure accurate consolidation and communication between Japan and global HQ.</li><li>Strengthen internal financial processes, tools, and KPI dashboards.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Fluent in Japanese and English (written and spoken).</li><li>Solid FP&A experience in a global company, preferably in a matrixed multinational environment.</li><li>Experience in FMCG or retail is a strong plus.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and experience with financial systems/BI tools.</li><li>Ability to interpret data, influence stakeholders, and partner cross‑functionally.</li><li>Proactive communicator with a high attention to detail and business acumen.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Contribute directly to the transformation of a high‑growth, consumer‑loved global brand.</li><li>High visibility role collaborating with commercial, retail, and global finance teams.</li><li>Opportunity to drive process improvements, enhance financial insights, and support strategic initiatives.</li><li>A mission‑driven company with strong values, sustainability commitments, and a people‑centric culture.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary8 - 10 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013356384 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjQ3MTk4LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
8.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileJoin a leading international retailer specializing in premium skincare, body care, hair care, and fragrance products, operating a large network of boutiques throughout Japan. The company belongs to a global beauty group renowned for its natural ingredients and strong commitment to sustainability. It operates over 100 retail stores in Japan. The RoleFP&A Manager (Individual Contributor) As the FP&A Manager, you will be a strategic business partner overseeing financial analysis, performance management, budgeting, and forecasting for the Japan business. This role interfaces directly with local management and global headquarters, supporting decision‑making in a fast‑growing, customer‑centric retail environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning for the Japan market.</li><li>Manage monthly financial performance reviews, variance analysis, and reporting packages.</li><li>Provide deep sales, margin, and expense analysis to support commercial and retail teams.</li><li>Support strategic projects such as new store openings, channel profitability, and cost optimization.</li><li>Ensure accurate consolidation and communication between Japan and global HQ.</li><li>Strengthen internal financial processes, tools, and KPI dashboards.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>Fluent in Japanese and English (written and spoken).</li><li>Solid FP&A experience in a global company, preferably in a matrixed multinational environment.</li><li>Experience in FMCG or retail is a strong plus.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and experience with financial systems/BI tools.</li><li>Ability to interpret data, influence stakeholders, and partner cross‑functionally.</li><li>Proactive communicator with a high attention to detail and business acumen.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Contribute directly to the transformation of a high‑growth, consumer‑loved global brand.</li><li>High visibility role collaborating with commercial, retail, and global finance teams.</li><li>Opportunity to drive process improvements, enhance financial insights, and support strategic initiatives.</li><li>A mission‑driven company with strong values, sustainability commitments, and a people‑centric culture.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary8 - 10 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013356384 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjQ3MTk4LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2025-12-29T04:16:10Z