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Finance - Performance Steering Manager in Tokyo, leading CIB Japan team's cost analysis.
Oversee performance steering, manage budgets, conduct error checks and guide local stakeholders.
Job Description
Job Title
Performance Steering Team Manager
Date
09 June 2025
Department
Finance
Location
Tokyo , Japan
Business Line / Function
CIB Finance
Reports to
Hierarchical
Head of Performance Steering & Accounts Payable
Number of Direct Reports
2
Position Purpose
Manager of CIB Japan Performance Steering team
Responsibilities
Direct Responsibilities
Manager of CIB Japan Performance Steering team.
Perform 2nd level check of monthly expense booking by Accounts Payable/Human Resources teams.
Perform in-depth analysis of direct/indirect costs and headcounts. Be accountable for actual evolution and actual vs budget variance.
Deliver management accounting results for local execo meetings on a regular/ad-hoc basis.
Contribute to budget/forecast exercise by inputting direct cost and cost allocation keys.
Ensure accountability of CIB Japan budget at entity and cluster level.
Be fully accountable for expenses, particularly staff costs, IT costs, offices & premises costs, SLA charges.
Monitor reasonableness of inter-company cost recharges (SLA).
Maintain the quality of output by offshore teams.
Respond to inquiries/requests from various stakeholders.
Manage inquiries/requests from internal/external auditors, inspectors and local regulators.
Contributing Responsibilities
Front local business partners for management accounting related subjects.
Provide added-value service to stakeholders as a Finance expert, including insightful analysis, accounting related advice and effective solution proposals.
Partner with local/offshore Finance teams to work on issues, corporate projects and initiatives.
Work harmoniously with processing functions (AP/HR) and support them for accurate booking in a timely manner.
Identify the potential areas for process improvement and take initiative to move into action.
Contribute to enhancement in control framework.
Technical and Behavioral Competencies required
Committed, self-disciplined and autonomous team player, with the flexibility to adapt to changes.
Organizational skills, with the capability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
Interpersonal and communication skills. Be able to effectively interact with various level of stakeholders including reporting to managers.
Analytical and observation skills, with an ability to see things in a big picture.
Meticulous and control mind set.
Proficiency in optimizing IT tools enough to quickly master multiple inhouse systems and to handle large Excel data with complex formulas.
Experience and Qualifications required
10 years or above experience in Finance functions. Financial Planning & Analysis / Management accounting experience is plus.
Good expertise in accounting, management accounting rules, financial products and operational principles.
Team management experience.
Fluent in English and Japanese (written and spoken).
Working experience in international banking/securities industry is preferred.