財務・経営企画/Sr. Financial Analyst

【求人No NJB2261739】
●External job description
What does it look like to be a Finance partner for a $200B+ growing startup・ At the company Finance has the unique challenge of stewarding and bolstering tremendous business growth through applying financial acumen objectivity and leadership. Finance drives direct impact by being a hand in hand business partner in measuring and executing on our long term strategy to invent on behalf of our customers. To do so we look for exceptional candidates who possess the leadership to influence a bias for action and the passion to think big while diving deep. The challenges we tackle span multiple functions all powered by the same mission・to be Earth's most customer centric company.

We are looking for a Financial Analyst for the Fulfillment Center/External Fulfillment （FC/EF） operations team who will be given significant responsibility from the start to drive both business and financial decisions. Financial Analysts are expected to evaluate and quantify new business ideas execute controllership and reporting for their businesses and perform data intensive analyses all to drive meaningful change and improvement to the way we serve our customers.

Finance is all about the numbers…unless you work at the company; it’s knowing the numbers and so much more. Enthusiasm and energy help us deliver new ideas and solutions. We help others understand finance and are *the* trusted business advisers by employing every facet of data and communication to ensure our partners and our leaders have the most up to date and reliable information to help them make the best possible decision.

This is a perfect position for someone who works fast and smart. You are a brilliant observer and things that just don’t look right catch your attention. You enjoy working with different people and are a strong communicator. Your experience has taught you how to avoid sticky predicaments and you are good about avoiding the mess sooner rather than later. You know which details make all the difference and which ones don’t add value. You know the difference between spending time wisely and wasting time. Come teach us a few things and we’ll teach you a few things as we navigate the most customer centric company on Earth.

The role will be based at our Osaka headquarters with occasional travel to locations across Japan （2 3 days a week working from Fulfilment Centre （Namba Umeda Shin Osaka） 2 3 days a week working in KIX10 Osaka office）.

●Key job responsibilities
You will be partnering with the business team to evaluate the best financial structure for new external fulfillment sites monitor performance of existing sites and be a right hand person to the senior leaders of External Fulfillment operations. Your role will also encompass financial planning ROI analysis economic evaluation of new businesses and reporting of financial results.

●A day in the life
On any given day you may be building a financial model for our annual operating plan performing month end close or helping the business team develop the best cost structure for new sites. There is always something new and exciting going on.

●About the team
FC Finance is a team of 21 finance professionals covering 20+ fulfillment centers and 90+ External Fulfillment centers across Japan. Our members come from all walks of life backgrounds nationalities and genders. What we have in common is that we are strong with numbers have good business instincts and innovate on behalf of the company's customers.

【必須】
3+ years working experience in positions that require financial analysis forecasting budgeting variance analysis and data interpretation of results
Business level of both Japanese and English language skill （reading writing speaking）
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to convey complex information in an effective way
Proven ability to solve complex problems using data and metrics.
Proven ability to develop strategic relationships with business partners.
Superb attention to details and organizational skills

【歓迎】
4+ years of participating in continuous improvement projects in your team to scale and improve controllership with measurable results experience
MBA or CPA
Knowledge of Tableau
Experience working with large scale data mining and reporting tools （examples: SQL MS Access Essbase Cognos） and other financial systems （examples: Oracle SAP Lawson JD Edwards）
Six Sigma Black Belt
Passion for operations
Leadership experience with proven ability to take on new assignments and evolve in an rapid changing environment
Ability to manage tight deadlines prioritize workload and achieve effective results in a fast paced dynamic ever growing and often ambiguous environment; effective multi tasking skills are vital.
Advanced knowledge and/or strong willingness to learn: Excel SQL and other analytical/visualization/data mining tools
Familiarity with concepts of Management Accounting （i.e. professional qualifications: CPA/CMA/Qualified Accounting certificate）
Experience within a Manufacturing Distribution Center or Logistics processes
Experience in project management
Experience in Supply Chain industry is a plus.
Excited about working in a diverse group and contributing to an inclusive culture.