FP&A Analyst

Founded in Japan in 1887, Kao is passionate about making a difference in people’s lives with our high-quality products and services to create a Kirei Life for all – a beautiful life that respects the needs of our consumers and customers as well as the planet. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment.  As a company driven by purpose and strong corporate values, we pride ourselves to be listed among the World´s Most Ethical Companies since 16 consecutive years. Our corporate philosophy, the Kao Way, guides us in everything we do – acting with integrity, courageously driving innovation, and treating each other with trust and respect.

We are seeking a highly analytical Senior FP&A Analyst to join our Global Financial Planning and Analysis team. In this role, you will be a key player in budgeting and forecasting and developing complex financial models. You'll create best-in-class management reports and use advanced tools like Power BI to deliver insightful and actionable analysis that directly impacts profitability and supports business growth.

The ideal candidate will have business acumen, a passion for leveraging data, and proven experience contributing to a global FP&A environment across multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform in-depth Marketing cost analysis, including ROI, campaign performance, and budget tracking across regions.
• Global/Region/Country Revenue analysis, tracking revenue trends, product and channel performance, and forecasting accuracy.
• Develop financial models to evaluate business scenarios and strategic initiatives, delivering insights that directly impact profitability and support business growth.
• Develop and maintain best in class Management Reporting and KPI’s using Power BI, integrating data from multiple sources to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with regional finance teams and business stakeholders to align KPIs, assumptions, and reporting standards.
• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist in preparing executive level financial reports and strategic analysis.
• Drive process improvements in financial planning and analysis.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across global reports and models.
• Lead and assist in standardizing and automating reporting processes across the organization.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by senior management.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• 4–7 years of experience in FP&A or financial analysis, ideally within a multinational environment.
• Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• High-level proficiency in Power BI, Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, data visualization), and PowerPoint.
• Experience collaborating effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a simple, impactful way.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced settings.
• A proven record of streamlining reporting processes and enhancing financial visibility.
• The initiative to work independently and thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment.
• Effective business partnering skills, particularly in collaboration with Marketing and Sales teams.

How we work: Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values. We never compromise on quality and craft our products with care for the consumer and the environment. At Kao, each employee can actively shape their job and their career. We work collaboratively to achieve our common goals, always aiming to deliver the best for our customers.

What we offer: A friendly and flexible work environment with competitive salaries, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results. At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward entrepreneurial thinking and innovation.

Hiring Process: Kao embraces the diversity and the individual personalities of its people because we believe it is diversity that makes us strong. This is why we welcome applications from all areas of the global community. 

Want to learn more: If you feel you are as unique as our products and want to find out why 33,000 people across the globe opted for a career with us please visit our Americas website (https://www.kao.com/americas/en/) or EMEA website (https://www.kao.com/emea/en/)

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