Financial Analyst, Product Company Japan (in Yachiyo)

Your role

-Analyze historical delivery data, demand trends to develop accurate inventory forecasts.
-Collaborate with production, procurement, warehouse teams to align inventory levels with demand projections.
-Monitor inventory turnover rates, identify excess or obsolete stock, and recommend corrective actions.
-Implement and optimize forecasting models, including safety stock and other variables.
-Prepare regular inventory reports and present insights to management and stakeholders.
-Calculate and analyze PPV to assess the difference between standard and actual purchase prices for materials.
-Investigate causes of favorable or unfavorable variances, such as market price changes, supplier negotiations, or procurement practices.
-Forecast future PPV using historical pricing data and trends in collaboration with procurement team.
-Report PPV findings and recommendations to management.
-Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements.
-Prepare and issue intercompany cost recharges, ensuring compliance with transfer pricing regulations and internal policies.
-Assist with audits and provide documentation for regulatory or tax compliance as needed.
-Support banking and administrative tasks that need to be handled by local finance team.

To succeed, you will need

-Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field (CPA/CMA preferred)
-2+ years of experience in cost analysis, financial planning, or accounting, preferably in a product company
-Strong analytical, budgeting, and forecasting skills
-Proficiency with financial software and advanced Excel skills
-Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
-Attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, innovative environment
-Knowledge of Japanese accounting/tax basics and manufacturing cost structures.
-Experience working in multinational organizations.
-Familiarity with treasury operations and banking platforms.

In return, we offer

•  Culture of trust and accountability
•  Lifelong learning and career growth
•  Innovation powered by people
•  Comprehensive compensation and benefits
•  Health and well-being

Job location

Hybrid
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Yachiyo Factory in Chiba, Japan

Contact information

Further Contact Details

Should you have additional questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition Team:

Talent Acquisition Team: Takara Kubota