Finance Analyst

Finance Analyst

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

Location: TOKYO, 13, JP

Position Summary

Senior Financial Analyst of Japan Finance is responsible for coordinating annual budget and monthly forecast including providing guidance to business partner. Additional responsibilities include ad hoc analysis for management decision support through financial data analysis.

Universal Accountabilities

• Reporting – Prepare monthly P&L reports to explain variances from forecast, budget and prior year.
• Budgeting and forecasting – Collaborate with various functions to prepare and input to Hyperion for budget and Quarterly forecasts. Perform analyses to explain variances.
• Manage multiple-line PL items especially for Net Sales and A&P.
• Business Decision Support – Support for identify opportunities to improve expenses and business execution by providing financial data mainly with SKU level margin report and ROI.
• Prepare various financial reports for management decision support and analysis leveraging Power BI.
• Ensured and continuously improved data quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Align with Edgewell / Schick Japan’s Purpose and Vision

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience of business analysis, sales forecasting and product profitability.
• Basic knowledge and experience of Financial accounting
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Good communication skill, with the ability to act as a business partner
• Advanced Excel skills are required
• Experience of ERP (SAP) and Power BI are plus.

Working Relationships

Report to Japan Finance manager

Co-operate with Japan commercial and other global corporate functions.

Job Tools

Microsoft Office Applications including Power BI and Power Apps

ERP (SAP)

Hyperion

Work Environment

Office based with utilizing work at home

Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that's open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.