Job Summary
We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Corporate FP&A professional to support and enhance global financial planning and performance management processes.
This role plays a critical part in driving consolidated financial insights, enabling data-driven decision-making, and strengthening cross-regional collaboration, particularly between our teams in Japan and the U.S. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable, business-friendly insights for senior leadership, while leveraging advanced digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Fluency in both English and Japanese is required. Candidates must also be willing and able to relocate to Japan for approximately 6-12 months within the first year of employment to gain direct exposure to local financial processes, systems, and business practices, and to support stronger global alignment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasts and long-term financial planning
- Support long-range planning activities and strategic financial initiatives
Performance Management & Analysis
- Drive enhancements to consolidated performance management, including P&L and profitability analysis
- Analyze financial results, identify key drivers, and provide actionable insights on variances, risks, and opportunities
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial performance
Reporting & Executive Communication
- Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages for senior management in clear, business-friendly language
- Translate complex financial data into structured, actionable insights for non-financial audiences
- Support executive-level presentations, highlighting key trends, dependencies, and risks
Global Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Strengthen collaboration with Japan and global teams to improve cross-regional consolidated performance management processes
- Drive standardization and continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and reporting frameworks
- Partner cross-functionally with business leaders, Controllership, and regional finance teams to ensure alignment
Digital & AI-Enabled Finance
- Leverage financial planning systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Anaplan) to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency
- Utilize data automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to streamline reporting and improve insights generation
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity through automation and adoption of emerging finance technologies
- Champion best practices in data integrity, reporting automation, and digital transformation within FP&A processes
Strategic Support
- Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case evaluation
- Provide decision support to leadership by assessing financial implications of strategic investments and initiatives
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- MBA, CPA, or equivalent certification is a plus
Experience
- 5-10 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Experience working in a global or cross-regional environment preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
- Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Strong communication skills in English and Japanese
- Ability to work effectively cross-functionally in a global matrix organization
- Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Anaplan)
- Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity and analytics tools to enhance financial insights and efficiency
- Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities
- Strong attention to detail, with a proactive and results-driven mindset
Mobility / Global Exposure Requirement
- Willingness to relocate to Japan for a period of approximately 6 to 12 months within the first year of employment
- This assignment is intended to provide hands-on exposure to local financial processes, systems, and business practices, and to strengthen cross-regional collaboration and alignment across the teams
As required by the equal pay and transparency acts, the expected base salary for this position is: $150K to $190K. The expected on-target earnings for this position is: $175K to $220K
The expected pay is determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Vantara's bonus/variable/commission pay programs,
where applicable, and are subject to the program's conditions and restrictions.
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