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FP&Aスペシャリスト/ FP&A Specialist

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A global sports apparel and equipment manufacturer is looking for an FP&A Specialist. The chosen applicant will drive the continuous improvement and digital transformation of budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and analytical processes. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Own and maintain the FP&A digital transformation roadmap, backlog, priorities, and benefits tracking
  • Standardise and automate recurring data collection, reconciliation, reporting, and budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Reduce reliance on manual Excel processes while improving data integrity, controls, documentation, and backup coverage
  • Drive adoption through user training, standard work, operating guides, and continuous improvement after implementation
  • Build and maintain reliable FP&A datasets, KPI definitions, mappings, and reconciliation rules across Finance and operational data
  • Develop decision-useful dashboards and self-service analytics using BI and AI tools, working with APAC IT and Finance teams
  • Develop driver-based forecasts, scenario and sensitivity analysis, forecast accuracy reporting, and exception or anomaly analysis
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with senior leadership, brand business partners, and other stakeholders to deliver insightful and usable cross-brand financial reporting
  • Perform monthly variance analysis of Actual vs Budget/Forecast, identify key drivers, and communicate actionable insights
  • Act as a trusted business partner for enabling functions and brands without a dedicated Finance Business Partner
  • Support ad hoc analysis, business cases, and management reporting requests
  • Support budgeting and forecasting for enabling functions and brands without a dedicated business partner and contribute to improving forecast accuracy
  • Enhance and govern financial models, templates, assumptions, and input consolidation processes
  • Coordinate with process owners to ensure consistent data definitions, timelines, approvals, and exception handling
  • Monitor planning cycle time, automation coverage, data quality exceptions, forecast accuracy, and user adoption

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
  • More than 5 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, management accounting, or finance transformation
  • Hands-on experience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Copilot, Claude, or similar BI/AI tools
  • Experience designing common data models, KPI definitions, dashboards, or automated controls
  • Experience with driver-based forecasting, scenario analysis, or forecast-accuracy measurement
  • Familiarity with ERP and planning systems such as SAP and OneStream
  • Strong financial modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders
  • Professional level Japanese; basic level English

About the Company:

A leading manufacturer and retailer of premier sports apparel and equipment. This company commands some of the world’s most beloved high-end outdoor and athletic brands. The brands associated with the company are immediately recognisable to mountain runners, winter sports fanatics, and extreme sports enthusiasts.

Keywords:

財務, 会計, 分析, 予測, 小売, 外資系

Job Ref: DII53P

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Analysis

Industry: Retail

Salary: ¥7,000,000 - ¥10,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Basic

Second Language: English - Basic

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: DII53P-5B173340

Date posted: 2 October 2026

Consultant: Anthony Skedzielewski