Business Analyst Manager, Japan

Job description

**Overview** Help shape the financial performance and operating rhythm of Microsoft Japan. You will join Japan Commercial Finance and partner across Finance, Sales, Go-to-Market, Sales Excellence, and regional and corporate teams to connect business performance, financial insights, and execution priorities. As the Japan Business Analyst Manager, you will orchestrate core Finance rhythms across close, forecast, and planning; maintain an all-up view of business performance; and translate financial and operational signals into clear narratives, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions. The role works across teams to align financial perspectives, develop clear executive-level insights, and improve Finance processes across the Japan business. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. **Responsibilities** - You will orchestrate the Japan Finance Rhythm of the Business across financial close, forecast, planning, and recurring performance reviews, ensuring timely, accurate, and aligned deliverables across Finance teams. - You will provide leaders with support and insight during close and forecast cycles, review recurring financial reporting and executive presentations, identify trends, and translate findings into clear action plans. - You will maintain an all-up view of performance versus budget and forecast, evaluate risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions, and provide recommendations that sharpen business priorities and improve decision quality. - You will partner with segment controllers, product finance managers, Sales Excellence, Go-to-Market teams, and regional and corporate Finance to connect product, customer, segment, and market signals into a coherent Japan financial narrative. - You will complete and review financial analysis, modeling, and research to support forecast and planning cycles, test scenarios, and communicate complex information through concise, forward-looking executive storytelling. - You will improve the consistency, scalability, and efficiency of Finance processes by standardizing analytical frameworks, simplifying reporting, and applying modern analytics and AI capabilities to recurring work. - You will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information and business processes, support compliance with company policies and reporting requirements, and provide guidance on the appropriate use and sharing of financial information. **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications** - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field AND 4+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, finance, or a related field; OR Master's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field AND 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, finance, or a related field; OR equivalent experience. - Experience translating financial and operational data into clear insights, recommendations, and actions for business stakeholders. - Business-level proficiency in English and Japanese, with the ability to communicate financial and business topics to local and global stakeholders. **Additional or Preferred Qualifications** - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related field AND 8+ years of post-graduate experience in financial analysis, accounting, controllership, finance, or a related field; OR Master's Degree in a related field AND 6+ years of post-graduate experience; OR equivalent experience. - Experience supporting financial close, forecasting, planning, and executive business reviews in a multi-product or multi-segment environment. - Experience working in a matrix-based organization and influencing cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority. - Experience in the technology or software industry, including the use of business intelligence, analytics, automation, or AI tools to improve Finance processes and insights. This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. --- Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about [**requesting accommodations.**](https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html)