Manager, Corporate Business Reporting and Analysis System Management

1. This position manages and handles system related matters within the team responsible for global corporate managerial financial reporting by collaborating closely with IT, divisional finance, consolidation finance groups.
2. Performs statistic, variance data validation and analysis in the corporate system and make correction/adjustment when necessary for timely Monthly and Quarterly reporting as well as planning operation.
3. Manage several financial system project and initiatives in collaboration with various stakeholders. Accelerate automation and digitalization of the corporate reporting and planning process delivering efficiency in the process.
4. Provide insights and findings for evaluating the financial process, identifying gaps or efficiency opportunities, and proposing solutions to enhance better workstream to Head of Business Planning and Analysis Reporting.

1. Bachelor’s degree either in Finance/Accounting or IT, including well-rounded coursework in other disciplines.
2. 3 years in financial reporting system roles.
3. Professional level English as well as native Japanese (More than 2 years of financial experience with frequent English communication).
4. Strong analytical skills with global mind-set.
5. Strong computer software skills (Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:

1. Communication – ability to communicate ideas and data both verbally and written, in a persuasive, organized and appropriate manner, including running meetings and preparing presentations for customer groups.
2. Ability to communicate effectively with Manager. Ability to “push back” in a respectful manner and to present “unpopular” ideas and messages when necessary.
3. Analytical – ability to analyze financial data to derive useful insights. Ability to interpret and question data inputs from various sources.
4. Process Orientation – ability to define and manage effective processes that balance simplicity and utility.
5. Management – ability to anticipate needs and deliver analyses and reports that allow manager to proactively address issues and opportunities.