Senior Finance Analyst

Position: Senior Finance Analyst
Location: Tokyo
Reporting Line: Regional Finance Manager (Asia-Pacific)

Role Summary:
A global healthcare organization is seeking an experienced finance professional to support regional logistics and customer service operations, with primary responsibility for Japan and selected Asia-Pacific markets. The position partners closely with operational teams to provide financial insight, support planning cycles, and contribute to performance management and process improvements.

Core Responsibilities:

• Coordinate annual planning, forecasting cycles, and periodic financial updates for Japan and select regional markets.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including variance explanations, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Support monthly and quarterly closing activities, including accrual validation, asset-related transactions, and internal cost allocations.
• Develop presentation materials summarizing financial results and key business insights for leadership discussions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities to support operational decision-making.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis such as scenario modeling and cost benchmarking.
• Maintain compliance with financial policies and support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and reporting processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, operations, and regional finance teams.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline required.
• Approximately 5+ years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or business analysis.
• Strong capability in Excel (including advanced formulas and data tools) and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Comfortable working within a matrixed, fast-paced environment.
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English required; confidence presenting in English preferred.
• Professional certifications or postgraduate qualifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, MBA) considered advantageous.
• Limited regional travel expected.

Key Competency Areas:
Financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, reporting and compliance, stakeholder management, process improvement, analytical thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.