Financial Planning And Analysis Analyst
Posted 11 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- Band 08
- Expected experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
CertificationsCertified Public Accountant, Cfa, Master of Business Administration
Field of studyAccounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Req ID: 137659
Remote Position: No
Region: Asia
Country: Japan
State/Province: Miyagi
City: Miyagi
General Overview
Functional Area: FIN - Finance
Career Stream: DEC - Decision Support
Role: Specialist
SAP Short Name: SPE
Job Title: Decision Support Specialist
Job Code: SPE-FIN-DEC
Job Level: Band 08
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect
Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Analyst to support the organization's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes. The FP&A Analyst will work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making, improve financial performance, and support business growth.
Detailed Description
Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
- Analyze financial results and identify key drivers of performance, variances, trends, and risks.
- Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business planning.
- Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.
- Partner with department leaders to monitor spending, evaluate business performance, and improve financial accountability.
- Conduct profitability, revenue, cost, and scenario analyses to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Support month-end and quarter-end close processes by providing financial analysis and reporting.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable recommendations to improve results.
- Assist in the evaluation of new business opportunities, capital investments, inventory management and cost-saving initiatives.
- Improve and automate financial reporting processes and data analysis where possible.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems and reports.
- Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.