Job Responsibilities
Financial Analysis & Performance Management
- Perform in‑depth financial and management analysis with a focus on:
- Efficiency of resource utilization
- Cost efficiency and expense optimization
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Active involvement in the preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and medium‑term financial plans, ensuring alignment with business strategy and Head Office directives.
- Actively engage Head Office and departments to coordinate, negotiate, and finalize budget allocations.
- Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, conduct variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions where required.
Management & Head Office Reporting
- Prepare high‑quality regular and ad‑hoc financial reports for managementand Head Office, including:
- Budget progress and financial performance updates
- Forecast of achievement and outlook assessments
- Profitability and cost performance analysis
- Present financial insights clearly and concisely, supporting strategic and operational discussions.
Business Partnering & Profitability Framework Execution
- Support the execution of the bank's profitability framework by partnering closely with alldepartments to:
- Ensure financial targets are met
- Monitor progress of planned improvement initiatives
- Promote cost awareness and disciplined resource allocation
- Act as a trusted finance partner, balancing business growth objectives with financial control and Head Office expectations.
Stakeholder & Governance Management
- Serve as a key point of contact for finance‑related matters with Tokyo Head Office, regional teams, and internal stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with internal governance, reporting standards, and approval processes consistent with Japanese banking practices
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or CFA is a plus
- Strong technical knowledge of management reporting, and financial control frameworks in a banking or financial services.
Experience
- 8-12 years of relevant experience in financial planning & analysis, financial control, or management reporting, primarily within banking or financial services.
- Strong working experience in budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
- Strong working experience in working with business units to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and performance improvement initiatives.
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, including assessment of cost drivers, resource efficiency, and profitability.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for business analysis and management presentations.
Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage confidently across all levels in the organisation/
- Sound judgment, strong ownership mindset, and the ability to balance local business needs with Head Office requirements.
- Proactive, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.
Language Proficiency
- Fluency in English and proficiency in Japanese is required, as the role will need to communicate frequently with HO, and/or prepare information or materials in Japanese when required.
