Finance Manager, FP&A & Business Partner

Rakuten Kobo Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 99,306 - 171,612; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer time off (VTO)

Job summary

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and analysis within the Rakuten International Finance team. This pivotal role requires extensive knowledge of GAAP and experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis. The successful candidate will own budgeting processes and drive strategic financial insights, partnering with various functional leaders.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting, along with a preferred CPA or MBA. Strong analytical and Excel skills are necessary, alongside 10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or related roles.
• Strong command of GAAP and accounting fundamentals.
• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, analysis, and business partnership.
• Own and lead weekly forecasts and annual budgeting.
• Drive process improvements across forecasting and reporting.

Skills

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

GAAP knowledge

Analytical judgment

Excel proficiency

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA, MBA, or MSc preferred

Tools

Workday Adaptive Planning

Oracle FP&A

SAP BPC

Job description

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning and analysis within the Rakuten International Finance team. This pivotal role requires extensive knowledge of GAAP and experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis. The successful candidate will own budgeting processes and drive strategic financial insights, partnering with various functional leaders.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting, along with a preferred CPA or MBA. Strong analytical and Excel skills are necessary, alongside 10 years of relevant experience.