Strategic FP&A Director - Growth & Insights

Rakuten Kobo Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

401k matching

PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Rakuten International seeks an experienced Director of FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis for assigned business units, mentoring contributors and presenting insights to senior leaders. The role emphasizes GMV, revenue, and operating expenses analysis, with close partnership to marketing and revenue planning teams.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, advanced modeling, and strong communication skills to influence decisions and allocate resources effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 7+ years FP&A experience with 2-3 years in leadership.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis.
• Advanced Excel, Adaptive planning, and Tableau experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range plans with GMV, revenue, profit, and expenses down to the vendor level.
• Partner with business unit leaders to deliver financial insights and recommendations.
• Collaborate with marketing analytics on forecast by channel and LTV analysis.
• Prepare and present dashboards and KPIs to leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify variances and opportunities for improvement within areas.
• Support revenue planning and cost of sales forecasting monthly.
• Contribute to long-range financial planning for business areas.
• Provide analyses for Japan parent company.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Adaptive

Tableau

Job description

Rakuten International seeks an experienced Director of FP&A to lead financial planning and analysis for assigned business units, mentoring contributors and presenting insights to senior leaders. The role emphasizes GMV, revenue, and operating expenses analysis, with close partnership to marketing and revenue planning teams.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, advanced modeling, and strong communication skills to influence decisions and allocate resources effectively