Financial Planning AnalystⅡ

Posted:
6/1/2026, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Chiyoda, Japan

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking ⋅ Sales & Account Management


Job Summary:

This position provides critical financial planning, reporting and analytical support to drive informed business decision making. This role serves as a key business partner to cross functional leaders, supporting execution of business initiatives and improving financial visibility. The position requires strong analytical capability, business acumen and a proactive mindset to identify insights and process improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities:

SG&A and CAPEX Planning & Analysis - - - Lead the development of long-range financial plans, annual budget, and periodic forecasts. Ensure that the financial plans are aligned with underlying strategic and operational business plans. Perform financial analysis to support cost control against budget and forecast. Identify risk and opportunities. Prepare variance analysis highlighting key drivers and business implications. Conduct monthly actual reviews vs. budget and forecast, and reforecast for futures periods Deliver Sales forecast consolidation closely partnering with commercial functions with understanding of change drivers, risk and opportunities Pre-Season Gross Margin planning and analysis – Support FP&A manager on seasonal product line gross margin analysis. Collaborate with Merchandising and Supply Chain Inventory Planning team to meet target to ensure profitable growth of the company. Work collaboratively with other divisions to continuously improve financial reporting and performance measurement Produce reports and analysis that provide actionable information for management leaders and business partners.

Basic Qualifications and Experience:

Qualified candidates will have at least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in FP&A. Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills in working with a diverse group of individuals. Business level written and oral skill required in both Japanese and English. Strong Excel skills. Experience in Power Query and SAP is a plus. Bachelor’s degree or above.

Others

Remote Work Eligible (Hybrid work) Flex-time Eligible

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. 

Columbia Sportswear

Website: https://www.columbia.com/

Headquarter Location: Portland, Oregon, United States

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1938

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Apparel ⋅ Innovation Management ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Outdoors ⋅ Retail ⋅ Sporting Goods ⋅ Sports