Finance Manager Japan

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We are currently seeking a Finance Manager who will be responsible for providing financial insights and projections to facilitate informed decision-making. This role involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and developing financial models to support strategic planning and operational efficiency. The Finance Manager, FP&A will work closely with senior management to drive the financial planning process and ensure the financial health of the organization. 

This position is part of the Beckman Coulter Life Science Finance located in Tokyo and will be On Site.

In this role, you will be responsible for:
•    Lead the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts.
•    Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and providing actionable insights.
•    Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management, highlighting key metrics and trends.
•    Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and understand business drivers.
•    Drive Cost Control Measures in the region and Sustain the Operating Margins as per the Budget and Forecast
•    Review the Standard Cost Margins Trend and Perform Margins Analysis on monthly basis against forecast
•    Review of Pricing for each product and monitor and provide insight on pricing to the General Manager and drive price increase initiative.
•    Ensure Revenue Recognition Process is followed as per the Rev Rec Policy and Partner with accounting team on revenue recognition review process as required.
•    Review of Sales Incentive, Dealer Incentive and Rebates monthly, and ensure correct accruals and payouts in line with the compliance as per the Beckman Financial Policy
•    Collaborate with Accounting team and drive Satisfactory rating on BEC LS Internal Audits in Japan for Beckman LS
•    Review of Demo Assets ageing and ensure the Demo Policy is followed for each transaction.
•    Support ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required by senior management.
•    Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
•    Mentor and develop junior team member, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
•    Once familiarized with Japan FP&A Process need to take up Taiwan and Hongkong FP&A Process.
•    Work as a Team with Cross functional team

The essential requirements for the job include:  ) 
•    Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
•    Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a corporate environment.
•    Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
•    Proficient in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
•    Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle, OBI and EPM) is preferred.
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.

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