Manager, FP&A

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Responsible for leading Japan FP&A execution across month-end closing forecasting reporting and planning cycles ensuring high-quality financial insights timely submissions to AP/WHQ and effective support to business decision-making. The role acts as a key bridge between Japan operations and AP/WHQ finance teams with ownership in key areas such as SG&A overhead (OH) CAPEX and forecasting processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Closing & Reporting (Monthly)

• Lead Japan financial reporting cycles including:

  • Zone pre-flash flash and Japan/AP reporting

  • HFM SOD reporting

• Perform and review:

  • Variance analysis (MTD/YTD/QTD)

  • OH SG&A restructuring and non-operating analysis

• Ensure timely and accurate submissions to AP and WHQ

2. Forecasting & Performance Management

• Own the end-to-end Japan forecast process:

  • Forecast preparation (SG&A Non-op CF restructuring)

  • Forecast consolidation R&O roll-up

  • HFM upload and AP package submission

• Coordinate and lead:

  • Internal forecast meetings and follow-ups

  • Zone forecast previews with business leaders

• Develop and maintain:

  • SG&A and overhead roadmap by period

3. Strategic Analysis & Decision Support

• Deliver ongoing financial analysis including:

  • PTE/NRM

  • Capex management

• Provide insights to support:

  • Business performance improvement

  • Cost control and productivity initiatives

• Support ad-hoc analysis requests from AP/WHQ and management

4. Planning & Long-Range Planning (Annual)

• Support and coordinate:

  • Annual Plan and Long-Range Plan (LRP) processes

  • Template updates assumption setting sensitivity modeling

• Facilitate:

  • Plan reviews with business units (Zone NOLEC MCY)

  • HFM submissions and deck preparation for AP/WHQ reviews

5. Governance Reviews & Stakeholder Management

• Lead / support key governance forums:

  • Pre-close forecast overhead LEAP business review meetings

• Prepare executive materials:

  • Business review decks (AP/WHQ)

  • Management meetings and town halls

• Act as a key liaison between:

  • Japan finance teams

  • AP / WHQ stakeholders

6. CAPEX Compliance Oversight

• Oversee:

  • CAPEX tracking and ECAR coordination

• Ensure alignment with:

  • Corporate policies

  • Financial controls and reporting requirements

Ownership Areas

• SG&A and Non-operating costs (core ownership)

• Overhead (OH) and CAPEX tracking

• Forecast consolidation & reporting to AP

Key Interfaces

• Internal: Japan Finance Zone Leadership BU teams

• External: AP FP&A team WHQ finance stakeholders

Success Profile (What Good Looks Like)

• Accuracy & Timeliness: On-time delivery of all monthly/forecast/reporting requirements

• Insight-driven: Moves beyond reporting to actionable insights

• Coordination Excellence: Smooth cross-functional collaboration (Japan AP/WHQ)

• Ownership Mindset: Strong accountability over SG&A / OH / Forecast

• Business Partnering: Trusted advisor to finance and operations leaders

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