FP&A & Business Planning Associate / Senior Associate, Japanese Bilingual Preferred

Pasona N A, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasona N A, Inc. in New York is seeking an FP&A & Business Planning Associate / Senior Associate to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management across the organization.

The role requires a strong background in financial analysis and accounting, with the ability to provide insights that drive profitability and strategic decision-making. Japanese language skills are highly desired and the position is full-time in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of FP&A, Accounting, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in retail, consumer goods, or multi-location businesses is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support budgeting, financial forecasting, and business planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance, including sales, operating expenses, profitability, and cash flow.
• Prepare financial reports, variance analysis, and KPI reports for management.
• Develop financial models to support strategic business decisions and investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and business improvement.
• Support cash flow planning, working capital analysis, and financial reporting improvements.

Skills

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Excel

Communication

Problem-solving

Financial analysis

Retail/CPG exp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

Job description

FP&A & Business Planning Associate / Senior Associate

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $70,000–$110,000 (Depending on experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time

A global Japanese company is seeking an FP&A & Business Planning Associate / Senior Associate to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business performance management.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance, with the ability to provide financial insights that support business decisions and profitability improvement.

Japanese language skills are highly desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support budgeting, financial forecasting, and business planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance, including sales, operating expenses, profitability, and cash flow.
• Prepare financial reports, variance analysis, and KPI reports for management.
• Develop financial models to support strategic business decisions and investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and business improvement.
• Support cash flow planning, working capital analysis, and financial reporting improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in FP&A, Accounting, Corporate Finance, or Financial Analysis preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in retail, consumer goods, or multi-location businesses is a plus.