Finance Analyst – Early-Career Leadership Program (Healthcare) (#1579)

Finance Analyst – Early-Career Leadership Program

Finance Leadership Development Program – Japan

A global healthcare company is seeking early-career finance talent for its finance leadership development program in central Tokyo.

• 2.5-year program followed by a permanent position; start January – March 2027.
• Rotational assignments (one 18-month and one 12-month) across different finance functions, such as business unit finance, accounting, tax, supply chain and R&D finance.
• Hands-on exposure to financial planning and reporting systems, cross-functional teams and senior management.
• Structured coaching, mentoring and global in-person leadership training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics preferred).
• 1-3 years of full-time finance or accounting experience; MNC or Big 4 background preferred.
• Business-level English and Japanese (TOEIC score required).
• Authorization to work in Japan on a permanent, full-time basis.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher (preferably in Finance, Accounting & Controlling, Business Administration or Economics). Degrees in Analytics and Statistics, or a clear and demonstrable interest in Finance, may be considered.
• 1-3 years of full-time finance or accounting experience (not including internships or apprenticeships). MNC and Big 4 accounting firm experience is preferred.
• Sarbanes-Oxley experience and CPA, CMA or other financial certification preferred. J&J invests in training and certification costs for employees without a certification.
• Technical proficiency (Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint) and/or experience with data analytics and reporting software (SAP, TM1, Anaplan, Tableau, Power BI) is an advantage.
• Ability to work through ambiguity; process design and improvement experience is an asset.
• Track record of influencing business partners with fact-based data and managing change through strong verbal and written communication, including presentations.
• Ability to present complex information and analysis clearly and concisely.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills; strong interpersonal skills; commitment to excellence and integrity; strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity.
• Proficiency in both English and Japanese is a must. TOEIC score is required; 850+ is a plus.
• Authorization to work in Japan on a permanent, full-time basis is required.

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