Design, build, and manage a financial planning, analysis, & reporting function for APAC UP&E Finance. Key roles include building annual P&L budget and forecasts, performing financial validation processes, and partnering with regional business leaders. Recurring processes include annual budgeting, quarterly financial forecasting, and quarterly licensee reporting. Examples of specific tasks include facilitating financial forecast discussions, performing financial forecast analysis, and communicating with licensees. The ideal candidate will have strong professional and technical leadership skills, a solid accounting background, and technical expertise. They will also have native or fluent language skills in Japanese and advanced skills in English, experience with systems such as SAP, and advanced Excel skills. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are also required. The candidate should be a team player and able to work with a variety of personalities. They should also have a flexible, innovative, and can-do attitude that thrives in a "start-up" environment.