Job Posting Title:
Manager, FinanceReq ID:
10147991Job Description:
Summary:
This position will play an integral role in the development of strategic and financial plans for CPGP. The successful candidate will work in support of lines of businesses (LOBs: GBC and Publishing) to identify and analyze business trends and potential new business opportunities. The candidate will also provide key decision support to senior management team members.
Key Responsibilities:
General areas of responsibility include:
Business Planning and Analysis
Analyze business performance, including licensing royalty revenue from various perspectives and dimensions such as brands and franchises, product categories, licensees, consumer demographics, distribution channels, adopted technologies, market / industry analysis, etc.
Dive deeply into financial data, predict future financial trends, and proactively provide insights and financial advice to senior management.
Formulate annual 5-Year Plan, annual budget and quarterly forecast, working closely with key members in Licensing team.
Control division expenses in accordance with budgets. Combat revenue shortfall by reducing expenses when necessary.
Develop presentation materials and supporting analysis required for business review meetings by management team, with emphasis on “story-telling” as well as quantitative / qualitative accuracies.
Lead or actively participate in various cross-functional projects for organizational efficiency improvement, new business development, etc.
Liaison with APAC finance team to smoothly proceed forecasting operation (financial modeling)
Support for quarter-end closing regarding revenue recognition and accrual process
Proactively identify and implement process improvement opportunities
Financial Reporting
Conduct periodical (monthly / quarterly / annually) financial reporting to US, APAC and Japan headquarters in a timely and accurate manner.
Carry out other ad hoc reporting tasks for management team, headquarters, etc.
SOX control and governance as key liaison with US headquarters
People management
Supervise/coach team members and develop them as future talents
Provide effective feedback and motivate them to maximize their performance
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor Degree (Business, Finance or Economics preferred).
Experience
10+ year experience in financial planning & reporting, in roles of increasing responsibility.
Oversight of budgeting and forecasting processes.
People management experience
Experience or knowledge in accounting field is a plus.
Global or multi-national business experience
Experience analyzing large volumes of data and deriving insights from them
Language Ability
Native level Japanese and fluent in English (written and verbal).
Computer Skills
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Dexterity with SAP and other enterprise software.
Experience with Power BI is a plus
Professional Attributes
Strategic and ability to adapt to dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
Strong project management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in both speed and quality.
Logical thinking with attention to details.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Team player. Positive contributor. Consideration for others. Excellence orientation.
Strong sense of responsibility.
Customer/Guest orientation
Operational effectiveness
Drive for results
Job Posting Segment:
FinanceJob Posting Primary Business:
DCP FinancePrimary Job Posting Category:
Financial AnalysisEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Minato-ku, JapanAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-07-13Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Economics
- 10+ years' experience in financial planning and reporting
- Oversight of budgeting and forecasting processes
- People management / supervisory experience
- Experience analyzing large volumes of data and deriving insights
- Native-level Japanese and fluent English (written and verbal)
- Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with SAP and other enterprise software
- Experience with Power BI
- Experience with SOX control, revenue recognition, and accruals
- Global or multi-national business experience
- Accounting knowledge
What We Do
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that operates through segments including entertainment, sports, and experiences.
