Manager, Finance

Job Posting Title:
Manager, Finance

Req ID:
10147991

Job Description:

Summary :

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 Respo n sibi l i ties :

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 ou t 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 enviro n ment .

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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.   Exce llence orientation.

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Strong sense of responsibility.

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Customer/Guest orientation

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Operational effectiveness

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Drive for results

Job Posting Segment:
Finance

Job Posting Primary Business:
DCP Finance

Primary Job Posting Category:
Financial Analysis

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Minato-ku, Japan

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-07-13