A well-established international manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join its Finance & Accounting team. This position will play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and month-end close while working closely with management and parent companies in both the U.S. and Japan.

The ideal candidate will have strong financial analysis and reporting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment, and the ability to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, including financial modeling.
Analyze financial results, including trends and variances against budget, forecast, and prior-year results.
Prepare financial reports, management presentations, and analysis for senior management and executives.
Support month-end closing activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for U.S. and Japan parent companies.
Analyze sales, profitability, inventory, production, operating expenses, SG&A, CAPEX, and cash flow.
Develop recurring and ad hoc financial and business reports and communicate findings to management.
Maintain and improve spreadsheets, databases, and other financial analysis and reporting tools.
Support internal and external audits, tax-related reporting, and internal control activities.
Coordinate with parent companies regarding financial reporting, audit, tax, and other ad hoc requests.
Support financial planning and analysis related to business operations and subsidiaries.
Work cross-functionally with other departments to provide financial insight and support business decision-making.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
3–5+ years of progressive financial analysis, accounting, or related finance experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing accounting, including overhead allocations.
Experience with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains experience is preferred but not required.
Strong financial modeling, analytical, and reporting skills.
Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial reporting tools.
Ability to analyze financial and operational data and clearly communicate findings to management.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines.
Ability to work effectively across departments and with senior management.
Fluency in both Japanese and English required.