IntroductionAt IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.Your Role and Responsibilities- Develop budgets, forecasts, business plans, cost estimates, variance analysis or other related financial reports and analysis for local organizations, often responsible for consolidating similar reports for a larger unit/organization, i.e. summarize regional or business unit data.- Provides analysis and interpretation of financial and business data, ultimately resulting in independently developed assessments and recommendations. Analysis encompasses both tactical and strategic periods. Understands and anticipates the relationships among plan, budget, or estimate assumptions and data points. Assignments can often require the development of nonstandard, creative formats and/or analysis.- Use models, historical trends, and marketplace factors to estimate volumes, revenue, product cost, service cost, SG&A expense, development expense, headcount, inventory, capital, or other related financial data for tactical and strategic periods.- Demonstrate business knowledge and experience when developing assessments and recommendations, i.e., awareness of customers, competition, business unit strategy, spending rate trends, rate structures, conflicting assumptions, etc.- Identify problems and performance exposures, providing in-depth yet concise analysis of cause and alternative solution approaches.- Keep organized records and maintain financial system data requirements, codes and tables for area of responsibility.- Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.Required Technical and Professional Expertise- 3- 6 years experience in Finance or Accounting field.- Possesses advanced knowledge of desktop analytical, spreadsheet tools (MS Office - Word, Excel, Power Point) and be able to use them to construct in-depth performance analysis. Can draw conclusions and recommendations from diverse and not necessarily related data points.- Able to write clear concise, and informative reports and messages. accurately exchanges data with peers and coordinators.- Problem solving capability and decision-making skills. Able to present clear conclusions and recommendations supported with relevant data, whilst showing creativity in solutions when required.- Open mind and be willing to embrace transformation and challenge as much of the reporting and requirements will be evolving.- Works on special projects related to financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. is generally knowledgeable of a range of financial elements within the Income Statement and/or Balance Sheet. Responds to the project plans of team coordinators and field or division/group headquarters.- Able to lead efforts to identify ways to maximize revenue and/or minimize costs, expenses, or assets within area of responsibility.- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal - Japanese & English.Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise- Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance related disciplines, or Accountancy/Finance certified Professionals (eg : ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA)About Business UnitThe IBM Finance organization is responsible for driving enterprise performance and transformation. We are the financial stewards of IBM, delivering IBM's financial strategy, developing new business models, and mitigating enterprise risk. Do you have a passion for creating business value? Join our team in accounting, financial planning, pricing, business controls, tax, treasury, business development (acquisitions & divestitures), and global financing.Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.Are you ready to be an IBMer?
