Senior Financial Analyst

Advanced Operations Partners; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Operations Partners' client, a large multinational manufacturer near Kansas City, is hiring a Sr. Financial Analyst to bridge U.S. operations and Japan HQ.

The role focuses on FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for senior leadership across both geographies. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years in manufacturing FP&A or management accounting, native Japanese and fluent English, and strong Excel/ERP skills (SAP/Oracle).

Qualifications

• 3+ years FP&A or management accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency.
• Advanced Excel; proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle or equivalent ERP.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of annual budgets (AOP), quarterly/monthly forecasts, and mid-term business plans.
• Perform variance analysis versus plan and forecast; provide 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.

Skills

FP&A

Japanese fluency

English proficiency

Advanced Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SAP

Oracle ERP

Education

No degree specified

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

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