The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented FP&A professional to join our finance team in Japan. This role will play a critical part in supporting strategic decision-making by delivering high-quality financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to communicate effectively with both local and global stakeholders. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where financial insights directly impact business performance and growth across the Japan market.
ABOUT CIC & CIC TOKYO
CIC builds and operates a global network of innovation campuses where startups, scale-ups, corporations and public entities connect, work, and grow. Founded in 1999, CIC manages more than 1.5M square meters of innovation-focused workspace, laboratories, and event space across North America, Europe and Asia. Additionally, CIC develops innovation-related programming, builds and enables industry clusters, and provides world-class innovation consulting.
CIC Tokyo is our first site located in Asia. Opened in October 2020 in one of the business districts of Minato-ku, CIC Tokyo is a one-of-a-kind innovation-oriented center in Japan with a total area of about 6,000 square meters on the 15th and 16th floors of the Toranomon Hills Business Tower. We provide a vast workspace with the capacity to house more than 250 companies. CIC Tokyo is centered on companies that aim to grow, and communities and services that are looking to accelerate their business growth and global expansion. Because of its influence in startup and innovation scenery, CIC Tokyo has frequent visits of VIPs such as Prime Minister Kishida, Governor Koike, and other business leaders in Japan. It is now recognized as a prestigious center of new businesses and startups by business leaders throughout the country.
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YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WORK
As FP&A Analyst – Japan, you will lead financial planning and analysis for our business operations in Japan, working closely with both local and global stakeholders. This role is responsible for forecasting, budgeting, performance tracking, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on business partnering and delivering actionable insights.You will report to the Director of Accounting & Finance Operations, Japan and collaborate with the Poland-based Director of FP&A, regional leadership, and the global finance team to support ongoing growth, optimize performance, and ensure alignment with global financial strategy.
Potential responsibilities will include:
● Lead the forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning process for Japan operations
● Develop and maintain financial models to support scenario planning, business cases, and regional initiatives
● Partner with the local and global accounting teams to ensure accurate monthly reporting and variance analysis
● Provide detailed financial and operational insights to regional leadership and global finance
● Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for space rental, advisory, and events businesses
● Contribute to global FP&A reporting standards, ensuring consistency and transparency across regions
● Support regional decision-making through ad-hoc analysis and business partnership
YOU HAVE
● At least 5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis roles
● Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis capabilities
● Experience working in or supporting Japan-based operations of a global company
● Familiarity with subscription-based, real estate, or service-oriented business models is a plus
● Proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of financial systems and FP&A tools (NetSuite and NSPB experience preferred)
● Working knowledge of currency conversion to $US and the impact on local business
● Strong communication skills and ability to work across cultures and time zones
● Fluency in English and Japanese required
OUR OFFER
• Competitive salary, adjusted to match your experience.
• Permanent contract.
• Laptop and mobile phone as your working tools.
• Access to global CIC locations.
• Commuting / transportation allowance.
• Allocated budget for training (customized to specific requirements of the role and organization's objectives).
Please submit your application in English. Thank you!
CIC welcomes all candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status or disability. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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The Company
What We Do
CIC (Cambridge Innovation Center) helps exceptional entrepreneurs around the globe innovate better and faster. In service of fixing the world through innovation, CIC creates the highest quality infrastructure and programing for innovators. This includes flexible and custom office space; shared wet lab facilities; civic innovation spaces; and targeted initiatives to support changemakers, disruptors, and out-of-the-box thinkers in growing their companies.
