Finance BP Manager - Fluency in Japanese and English Required

Shanghai Permanent View Job Description
We are partnering with a well-known multinational company seeking an experienced Finance Manager to support its Japan Business. This is a highly visible commercial finance role, acting as a trusted business partner to Sales, Marketing, and senior business leaders, providing strategic financial insights that drive profitable growth and business performance.
  • A well-known US company
  • Good business performance in APAC

About Our Client

My client is a US multinational company with good business performance in China and APAC.

Job Description



Business Partnering & Commercial Support

  • Serve as a strategic finance partner to commercial and functional leaders.
  • Provide financial insights and decision support to drive business growth and operational excellence.
  • Collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing teams to evaluate commercial initiatives and business opportunities.
  • Challenge assumptions and identify opportunities to improve performance and resource allocation.



Forecasting & Performance Management

  • Lead weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes.
  • Monitor business performance and provide visibility on risks, opportunities, and key financial drivers.
  • Continuously improve forecasting methodologies and analytical capabilities to support business agility.



Revenue Growth Management (RGM)

  • Drive analysis and optimization of customer trading terms and commercial investments.
  • Support pricing strategy development, including price architecture and price realization tracking.
  • Identify opportunities to improve portfolio mix and channel profitability.
  • Evaluate promotion effectiveness, trade spend efficiency, and assortment strategies to maximize returns.



Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Prepare management reports, forecasts, and variance analyses with clear recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and performance scorecards.
  • Support annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes.
  • Monitor operating expenses and ensure spending remains aligned with business objectives.



Investment & Strategic Decision Support

  • Build business cases and conduct financial evaluations for commercial initiatives and investments.
  • Perform ROI analysis, scenario planning, and sensitivity modelling.
  • Support prioritization of investments and strategic resource allocation.



Risk Management & Process Improvement

  • Identify financial risks and growth opportunities, providing actionable recommendations.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial processes and improve data quality.
  • Promote financial discipline and enhance finance capabilities across the organization.



Governance & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide guidance and training to business stakeholders on finance and compliance matters.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 10+ years of progressive finance experience.
  • Strong background in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering, and performance management.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Sales and Marketing organizations.
  • Advanced financial modelling, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical skills.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial analysis into actionable business recommendations.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel and financial planning tools; experience with SAP, Power BI, or similar systems is advantageous.
  • Fluent business-level Japanese and English communication skills.
  • Highly proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent employment with stability in the industrial and manufacturing sector.
  • Opportunities to contribute to strategic financial planning in Hong Kong.



If you meet the requirements and are interested in this FP&A role, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Stella Mao
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7102997
Phone number
+8621 6026 8063

Job summary

Function
Finance & Accounting
Specialisation
Financial Planning & Analysis
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stella Mao
Consultant phone
+8621 6026 8063
Job Reference
JN-092026-7102997

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