This position will play an integral role in the development of strategic and financial plans for CPGP. The successful candidate will work in support of lines of businesses (LOBs: GBC and Publishing) to identify and analyze business trends and potential new business opportunities. The candidate will also provide key decision support to senior management team members.
Key Responsibilities:
General areas of responsibility include:
Business Planning and Analysis
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Analyze business performance, including licensing royalty revenue from various perspectives and dimensions such as brands and franchises, product categories, licensees, consumer demographics, distribution channels, adopted technologies, market / industry analysis, etc.
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Dive deeply into financial data, predict future financial trends, and proactively provide insights and financial advice to senior management.
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Formulate annual 5-Year Plan, annual budget and quarterly forecast, working closely with key members in Licensing team.
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Control division expenses in accordance with budgets. Combat revenue shortfall by reducing expenses when necessary.
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Develop presentation materials and supporting analysis required for business review meetings by management team, with emphasis on “story-telling” as well as quantitative / qualitative accuracies.
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Lead or actively participate in various cross-functional projects for organizational efficiency improvement, new business development, etc.
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Liaison with APAC finance team to smoothly proceed forecasting operation (financial modeling)
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Support for quarter-end closing regarding revenue recognition and accrual process
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Proactively identify and implement process improvement opportunities
Financial Reporting
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Conduct periodical (monthly / quarterly / annually) financial reporting to US, APAC and Japan headquarters in a timely and accurate manner.
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Carry out other ad hoc reporting tasks for management team, headquarters, etc.
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SOX control and governance as key liaison with US headquarters
People management
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Supervise/coach team members and develop them as future talents
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Provide effective feedback and motivate them to maximize their performance
Qualifications:
Education
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Bachelor Degree (Business, Finance or Economics preferred).
Experience
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10+ year experience in financial planning & reporting, in roles of increasing responsibility.
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Oversight of budgeting and forecasting processes.
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People management experience
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Experience or knowledge in accounting field is a plus.
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Global or multi-national business experience
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Experience analyzing large volumes of data and deriving insights from them
Language Ability
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Native level Japanese and fluent in English (written and verbal).
Computer Skills
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Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
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Dexterity with SAP and other enterprise software.
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Experience with Power BI is a plus
Professional Attributes
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Strategic and ability to adapt to dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
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Strong project management skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in both speed and quality.
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Logical thinking with attention to details.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Team player. Positive contributor. Consideration for others. Excellence orientation.