Senior Financial Analyst

Our client, a large multinational manufacturer with a major new U.S. facility coming online near Kansas City, is adding a Sr. Financial Analyst to its growing finance team. This is a high-visibility individual contributor role that bridges U.S. operations and Japan headquarters, supporting everything from day-to-day FP&A to executive-level management reporting. You'll serve as the primary financial point of contact between domestic operations and global HQ — translating complex financial data into clear, bilingual reporting packages for senior and executive leadership across both geographies. Role Description Lead preparation of annual budgets (AOP), quarterly/monthly forecasts, and mid-term business plans Perform variance analysis versus plan and forecast; provide clear explanations to management Analyze manufacturing cost structures — materials, labor, overhead — and model production economics Conduct ROI and sensitivity analyses for major capital investments and CapEx decisions Partner with the local accounting team on monthly close activities under IFRS Bridge actual results with forecasts, budgets, and business plans; explain accounting-driven impacts on outlook Support fixed asset management from overseas import through capitalization and physical verification Prepare and deliver bilingual financial reports and management packages to global executives Assist with accounting for IRA grants, state subsidies, and tax-related matters Ideal Candidate Profile Required 3+ years of FP&A or management accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (U.S. or Japan) Native-level Japanese fluency and business-level English proficiency — both required Advanced Excel; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint Experience with SAP, Oracle, or equivalent ERP Ability to work with leadership up to the CEO level Strong organizational skills; capable of handling confidential information with discretion Preferred U.S. CPA and/or Nissho Bookkeeping Level 2 Ability to travel domestically and internationally Resilient and self-motivated; thrives in a high-accountability environment #J-18808-Ljbffr