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We are seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Business Analyst to support business and financial planning, performance analysis, cross-functional initiatives, and executive decision-making. This role serves as a strategic partner across departments, enabling data-driven improvements in profitability and operational efficiency. This is a strategic role is reporting to the President.
Job Responsibility:
Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process with accounting and operations teams
Analyze financial and operational performance to deliver actionable insights for executive leadership
Support the assessment and validation of business plans, investments, and operational strategies
Collaborate with Accounting, Production, and Supply Chain teams on cost and margin analysis
Lead the development and evaluation of pricing strategies, including impact modeling and performance monitoring
Identify, develop, and implement cost reduction and productivity improvement initiatives across sales, distribution, warehousing, and manufacturing
Act as a business and financial thought partner to Sales, Logistics, Warehouse, and Production/Manufacturing teams
Translate operational challenges into financial and strategic implications, providing recommendations for improvement
Foster departmental alignment around profitability-focused decision making
Serve as a key liaison with global headquarters, aligning on financial performance, budgeting, and strategic goals
Support consistency and transparency in financial reporting with the accounting team
Facilitate communication and alignment with affiliated entities and external partners as required
Prepare analyses, presentations, and recommendations for executive and leadership meetings
Advise executive management with objective, data-driven perspectives
Assist leadership with balancing near-term results and long-term organizational goals
Take on special projects and other duties as assigned by executive leadership
Requirements:
Fluency in Japanese (native level) and business-level English
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Advanced understanding of financial principles and the ability to interpret business results
Proven experience with: Budgeting and budget management
Cost/margin analysis
Supporting cross-functional business initiatives
International communication (especially Japan/U.S.)
Nice to have:
Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CBAP, or equivalent)
Experience in manufacturing, food & beverage, or consumer packaged goods sectors
Proficiency with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics GP or similar)
Experience supporting senior executives, particularly in international subsidiaries
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance