Essential Duties: Financial Planning, Forecasting, and Performance Management Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets (AOP), quarterly/monthly forecasts, and mid-term business plans Develop and manage key financial metrics including profitability, cost structure, cash flow, ROIC, and CapEx performance Perform variance analysis versus plan/forecast and provide clear explanations to management Prepare financial presentations and materials for management reviews and executive meetings Financial Analysis for Manufacturing Operations Analyze manufacturing cost structures (materials, labor, overhead) and production economics Support financial analysis for plant ramp-up phases, capacity changes, and productivity initiatives Evaluate financial impacts of changes in production volume, start-up timing, or operating assumptions Conduct return and sensitivity analyses for major capital investments Support for Local Accounting and Financial Reporting Work closely with the local accounting team to support monthly close activities Understand key accounting treatments under IFRS (inventory valuation, fixed assets, revenue recognition, provisions, etc.) Bridge actual accounting results with forecasts, budgets, and business plans Identify and explain accounting-driven impacts on financial performance and outlook Participate in discussions with accountants regarding accounting processes for U.S. transactions, and support implementation into accounting practices, including establishing operational workflows at each location (e.g., IRA grants, state subsidies, tax‑related issues). Coordination and Communication Serve as a primary financial point of contact between U.S. operations and Japan HQ Prepare and deliver financial reports and explanations to Japanese stakeholders (in English and Japanese as applicable) Translate HQ requests and financial expectations into actionable local analysis Develop monthly and quarterly management reporting packages including forecast, closing, and business planning for senior leadership Proactively review and ensure accuracy of such reporting packages and present them to the global executives.
