Financial Planning Analyst
<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a prestigious international consumer and retail business with a strong global brand presence. Due to continued growth in Japan, they are seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join their lean and collaborative finance team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys operating close to the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and supporting leadership with data-driven insights.</p><p>The environment is dynamic and hands-on, making it ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking ownership, and contributing beyond traditional FP&A responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes.</li><li>Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Analyze financial performance, identify key business drivers, and provide actionable insights to management.</li><li>Prepare monthly management reports and business performance presentations.</li><li>Partner closely with commercial, operations, and leadership teams to support business initiatives.</li><li>Monitor revenue, profitability, and cost performance against budget and forecast.</li><li>Support investment evaluations, business cases, and ad-hoc strategic projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of planning, reporting, and analytical processes.</li><li>Support month-end close activities and provide financial commentary on business performance.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.</li><li>5+ years of FP&A, commercial finance, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Proven ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and non-finance teams.</li><li>Comfortable working within a small, lean organization where flexibility and teamwork are essential.</li><li>Hands-on attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support operational matters when required.</li><li>Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.</li><li>Business-level Japanese and Business-level English required.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><p>High Visibility Role</p><ul><li>Partner directly with senior leadership and play an active role in shaping business decisions.</li></ul><p>Broad Exposure</p><ul><li>Gain exposure to strategic planning, commercial finance, business partnering, and operational decision-making.</li></ul><p>Entrepreneurial Culture</p><ul><li>Join a collaborative, agile organization where ideas are valued and individuals can make a tangible impact.</li></ul><p>International Environment</p><ul><li>Work closely with local and regional stakeholders in a truly global business.</li></ul><p>Ownership & Influence</p><ul><li>This is not a back-office reporting role-you will be a trusted partner helping drive business performance and growth.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>8 - 10 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013465527</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). 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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjQ0ODgyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- Tokyo,
- remote
- Permanent
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8.0M - 10.0M JPY / Yearly
- <p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a prestigious international consumer and retail business with a strong global brand presence. Due to continued growth in Japan, they are seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join their lean and collaborative finance team.</p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys operating close to the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, and supporting leadership with data-driven insights.</p><p>The environment is dynamic and hands-on, making it ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, taking ownership, and contributing beyond traditional FP&A responsibilities.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the annual budget, forecast, and long-range planning processes.</li><li>Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Analyze financial performance, identify key business drivers, and provide actionable insights to management.</li><li>Prepare monthly management reports and business performance presentations.</li><li>Partner closely with commercial, operations, and leadership teams to support business initiatives.</li><li>Monitor revenue, profitability, and cost performance against budget and forecast.</li><li>Support investment evaluations, business cases, and ad-hoc strategic projects.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement of planning, reporting, and analytical processes.</li><li>Support month-end close activities and provide financial commentary on business performance.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.</li><li>5+ years of FP&A, commercial finance, corporate finance, or financial analysis experience.</li><li>Strong financial modelling and advanced Excel skills.</li><li>Proven ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.</li><li>Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and non-finance teams.</li><li>Comfortable working within a small, lean organization where flexibility and teamwork are essential.</li><li>Hands-on attitude with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and support operational matters when required.</li><li>Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.</li><li>Business-level Japanese and Business-level English required.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><p>High Visibility Role</p><ul><li>Partner directly with senior leadership and play an active role in shaping business decisions.</li></ul><p>Broad Exposure</p><ul><li>Gain exposure to strategic planning, commercial finance, business partnering, and operational decision-making.</li></ul><p>Entrepreneurial Culture</p><ul><li>Join a collaborative, agile organization where ideas are valued and individuals can make a tangible impact.</li></ul><p>International Environment</p><ul><li>Work closely with local and regional stakeholders in a truly global business.</li></ul><p>Ownership & Influence</p><ul><li>This is not a back-office reporting role-you will be a trusted partner helping drive business performance and growth.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>8 - 10 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013465527</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). 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.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjQ0ODgyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
- 2026-07-10T02:14:57Z