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ShiseidoThis job posting was originally in Japanese. The English version is automatically translated. Please visit the company site for the most accurate information.
The Shiseido brand, as a house brand bearing the corporate name, offers skincare, makeup, and fragrance products in over 90 countries and regions worldwide. Within our group, the Finance and Operation G team, which has the largest scale and diversity, is tasked with the mission of driving the sustainable growth and profitability of global brands through precise financial analysis and resource optimization. This includes planning and progress management of sales and profit (P&L) targets across the globe based on the brand's medium to long-term management plan, budget performance management, variance analysis, and the formulation and promotion of action plans in collaboration with each RHQ (regional headquarters). Additionally, it involves maximizing the brand's financial value through the formulation of product pricing strategies and visualizing marketing investment returns (ROI), as well as providing decision-making support from a financial and numerical perspective to business divisions (such as marketing and development) and engaging in business partnering.
- Practical experience in finance, accounting, or FP&A (financial planning and analysis) in a business company (3 years or more) - Deep understanding of P&L (profit and loss statement) and experience in data-driven analysis and reporting - Advanced data aggregation and simulation creation skills using Excel, as well as presentation creation skills in PPT - Communication skills to negotiate smoothly with diverse stakeholders (business divisions and overseas locations) - Japanese language proficiency (native level): essential for collaboration with domestic business divisions - English language proficiency (business level or higher, TOEIC score of 800 as a guideline): used in interactions and meetings with overseas RHQs
- FP&A experience in foreign companies or Japanese companies with global operations - Business partnering experience in the consumer goods (FMCG), cosmetics, or retail industries - Experience in data visualization using BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau - Accounting qualifications (Nissho Bookkeeping Level 2 or higher, USCPA, certified public accountant, etc.) - Strong interest and concern for the cosmetics industry and brand business - Ability to summarize and explain complex financial data and events in an understandable manner to non-financial department members - Proactive attitude to drive work flexibly and positively even in a rapidly changing environment
