Corporate FP&A, Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and business-oriented Corporate FP&A professional to support and enhance global financial planning and performance management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Develop and maintain financial models to support forecasts and long-term financial planning
• Support long-range planning activities and strategic financial initiatives
• Drive enhancements to consolidated performance management, including P&L and profitability analysis
• Analyze financial results, identify key drivers, and provide actionable insights on variances, risks, and opportunities
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial performance
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages for senior management in clear, business-friendly language
• Translate complex financial data into structured, actionable insights for non-financial audiences
• Support executive-level presentations, highlighting key trends, dependencies, and risks
• Strengthen collaboration with Japan and global teams to improve cross-regional consolidated performance management processes
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of FP&A processes, systems, and reporting frameworks
• Partner cross-functionally with business leaders, Controllership, and regional finance teams to ensure alignment
• Leverage financial planning systems and tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Anaplan) to enhance forecasting accuracy and efficiency
• Utilize data automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to streamline reporting and improve insights generation
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity through automation and adoption of emerging finance technologies
• Champion best practices in data integrity, reporting automation, and digital transformation within FP&A processes
• Support strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case evaluation
• Provide decision support to leadership by assessing financial implications of strategic investments and initiatives

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA, CPA, or equivalent certification is a plus
• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or related roles. Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Experience working in a global or cross-regional environment preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Strong communication skills in English and Japanese
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally in a global matrix organization
• Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Anaplan)
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity and analytics tools to enhance financial insights and efficiency
• Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities
• Strong attention to detail, with a proactive and results-driven mindset

Mobility / Global Exposure Requirement

Willingness to relocate to Japan for a period of approximately 6 to 12 months within the first year of employment. This assignment is intended to provide hands-on exposure to local financial processes, systems, and business practices, and to strengthen cross-regional collaboration and alignment across the teams.

About Us

We are a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential.

Fostering Innovation Through Diversity

We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.

How We Look After You

• Industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing
• Flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent)
• Champions of life balance
• A sense of belonging
• Discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership
• Talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with

About Hitachi Vantara

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic.