Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst - Japanese Bilingual

Location: Irvine, California

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week)

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 DOE

Employment Eligibility: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the Company

A global manufacturer with a strong international presence is seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to join its growing finance organization in Irvine, California.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a newly established Management Accounting and Business Strategy team, partnering closely with executive leadership and headquarters in Japan to drive financial planning, business performance analysis, and strategic decision-making.

If you enjoy working beyond traditional reporting and want to influence business performance through data-driven insights, this role offers excellent visibility and long-term career growth.

Position Summary

The Senior FP&A Analyst will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, profitability analysis, and business performance improvement. This position collaborates with cross-functional departments including Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Accounting to provide financial insights that support business decisions.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in strategic initiatives, improve financial processes, and communicate directly with executive management and overseas headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead and support the annual budgeting process and ongoing budget management
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts
• Perform Budget vs. Actual variance analysis and identify key business drivers
• Analyze financial performance, including revenue, COGS, gross margin, operating expenses, and operating income
• Conduct profitability analysis by customer, product line, business unit, and project
• Develop financial models and business analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Prepare executive-level financial reports and presentations
• Monitor KPIs and recommend actions to improve financial performance

Business Analysis & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Accounting teams to support business planning
• Gather, consolidate, and analyze financial and operational data from multiple departments
• Identify operational and financial improvement opportunities
• Support cost reduction initiatives and profitability enhancement projects
• Improve management reporting processes and financial reporting accuracy
• Participate in cross-functional projects and continuous process improvement initiatives

Headquarters Reporting & Strategic Support

• Prepare financial reports and business analyses for headquarters in Japan
• Support management reporting requests and financial planning activities
• Coordinate communication between U.S. operations and headquarters
• Assist with strategic projects and executive presentations as needed

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Management Accounting, Financial Analysis, or Accounting
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis
• Business-level proficiency in both Japanese and English
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Preferred

• Manufacturing industry experience
• Medical device or healthcare industry experience
• Cost accounting or profitability analysis experience
• Experience supporting a Japanese headquarters or working within a Japanese company
• ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other Business Intelligence tools
• Experience participating in business process improvement initiatives

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who:

• Enjoys solving business challenges through financial analysis
• Is proactive, detail-oriented, and analytical
• Can communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Wants to grow into broader business partnering and strategic finance responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000–$130,000 DOE
• Hybrid work schedule (2–3 days onsite per week)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Why Join Us?

• Join a newly established Management Accounting/Finance and business strategy team with high visibility across the organization.
• Work closely with executive leadership and global headquarters.
• Gain exposure to strategic planning, management accounting, and business performance improvement.
• Build a long-term career within a stable, globally recognized medical device manufacturer.
• Enjoy a collaborative work environment with excellent work-life balance through a hybrid schedule.