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Job Description

Job Title: FP&A Associate Manager

Corporate team, Japan

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will do important work. Surrounded by collaborative colleagues, you will have the support and opportunities that only a global leader can give you. Our respected, growing organization has an exceptional strategy for the near term and beyond. Take your place on our strong team and help us make significant contributions to the world.

Location: Mita/Tokyo

Reports To: FP&A Senior Manager

Position Summary:

The position is a key role to lead FP&A activities as Corp FP&A in Thermo Fisher scientific in Japan. As a strategic business partner, the position will actively work with CEO, CFO and back-office leaders in Japan as well as regional/global Finance counterparts. The manager expects to provide insightful financial analysis to drive Total Japan's performance improvement and support execution. The manager takes the responsibility to cover.

• Lead financial planning and review processes:
  • Prepare annual operating plan, monthly and mid-term forecasts, and long-term strategic plan.
  • Forecast, track, analyze revenue and commercial P/L as well as preparing monthly/quarterly business review package.
  • Monitor performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of variance. Find opportunities to improve financial performance.
  • Develop financial models and perform financial analysis to support management decision making process.
  • Effectively collaborate closely with Global division/Commercial/Finance and APAC Commercial/Finance teams
  • Initiate and lead FP&A operational improvements.
  • Coach and develop a team member to build a cohesive, high-performance team.

• Strong ability to analyze financial data and trends.
• Pay attention to detail for accurate financial reporting.
• Ability to think strategically and provide insights that drive business decisions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address financial challenges and improve processes.
• A self-starter and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization in multi-national companies.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to manage and mentor a team.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, or equivalent knowledge; MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years proven experiences in FP&A or Commercial Finance roles, 1+ years experiences as people manager.
• Thorough understanding in financial accounting
• Effective verbal & written communication abilities in English and Japanese
• Preferred experience in ERP (SAP/Oracle) and analytical tools (Hyperion)