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This is a Finance Analyst role within the Finance FP&A team. The main focus of this position is to collaborate closely with the Project Management team for assigned clients, provide information organization and operational support, partner with internal finance team (accounting, commercial and compliance) and assist the Senior Manager (who reports directly to the CFO) with management finance tasks.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Client and Project Finance Support

• Collaborate with the Project Management team to support internal finance operations.
• Follow up on aged accruals, accounts receivable (AR), and work-in-progress (WIP) as part of client support.
• Participate in client status meetings and assist with the preparation of related materials.

Report Creation and Data Analysis

• Assist in the creation and analysis of various reports submitted to the APAC Region.
• Create and analyze vendor cost reports for each assigned client.
• Prepare and provide regular reports utilizing data such as timesheets.
• Perform ad-hoc report creation and analysis as required.

 

Support Senior Manager for Monthly Sales Forecast Updates, Closing Operations, and Budget-Related

• Collaborate with the Client Service team to update sales forecasts.
• Collaborate with the Client Service team to update internal resource forecasts.
• Perform management accounting tasks to ensure monthly sales forecasts are met as projected.

 

Internal Process Management and Support

• Utilize, operate, and support the ERP system.
• Assist with audit responses as needed.

 

Competencies:

• Possesses high attention to detail and accuracy, capable of reliably executing assigned tasks.
• Able to manage multiple tasks concurrently and adhere to deadlines.
• Comfortable operating systems (especially ERP systems) and eager to learn new tools.
• Capable of smooth communication and collaboration with relevant teams (Accounting, Client Service, Project Management, etc.).
• Able to proceed with tasks on own initiative and propose procedures and processes for problem-solving.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to change and constantly seeks improvement.

 

Knowledge & Skill / Experiences:

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience, including financial/accounting administration, data entry, and report creation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; proficiency in Japanese and Business-level English required.
• Proficiency and experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (especially Maconomy or similar systems) is a plus.
• Experience in applying AI in business, and/or using Business Intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus.

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