Finance & Strategy Manager

Job description

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team. Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, SGC, and Card Ladder. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,900 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Toronto, Guadalajara, Dallas, and Paris. コレクターズ社は、コレクション市場に付加価値サービスを提供する革新的なテクノロジーの業界リーダーです。コレクターの方々が収集品の発掘、購入、真贋鑑定、取引状況確認、調査などを行う手段の礎を築き、最先端の技術を駆使して、グレーディング、真贋判定、保管、販売といったプロセスの現代化とデジタル化を推進しています。これにより、コレクターの情熱の追求を支援するという私たちの使命を実現しています。 また、コレクターズ社では、さらなる成長とグローバル化を図るため、才能ある人材を常に募集しています。 当社のサービスは、収集用のコインからトレーディングカード、Funko Pop!、ビデオゲーム、イベントチケット、サイン、記念品に至るまで、幅広いコレクションアイテムを対象としたサービスを展開しています。傘下企業には、PSA (スポーツ及びその他のカード)、PCGS (コイン)、CardLadder (スポーツカードの包括的な分析および取引価格の推移データ)などの第三者認証およびグレーディングサービスのリーディングカンパニーが含まれています。 1986年の創業以来、8,000万点以上のアイテムをグレーディング及び真贋鑑定してきました。カリフォルニア州サンタアナの本社をはじめ、ニュージャージー、東京、上海、香港、トロント、グアダラハラ、ダラス、パリの各拠点で、1,900人以上の従業員を雇用しています。 About PSA PSA is the world’s largest trading card, autograph and memorabilia authentication and grading service, Since its inception in 1991, PSA has certified over 40 million cards and collectibles with a cumulative declared value of over a billion dollars. Collectors Universe Japan GK which was established in 2018, provides PSA services to the Japanese market. As the only third-party grading service provider in Japan, PSA has emerged as the dominant leader in authentication and grading for trading cards in the region. PSAについて Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) は世界最大そして最も信頼されている第三者トレーディングカード真贋鑑定・グレーディングサービス会社です。1991年の創業以来、PSAは4,000万枚以上のカードと1,000億円以上の累計申告価格の収集品を鑑定してきました。日本では、2018年に設立されたCOLLECTORS UNIVERSE JAPAN合同会社を通じて、PSAのサービスを提供しています。日本国内で唯一の第三者グレーディングサービスプロバイダーとして、PSAはトレーディングカードの真贋鑑定およびグレーディング分野において、国内市場で確固たるリーダー的地位を築いています。 We are looking for a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join the Finance team at PSA Japan, a division of Collectors and the market leader in third-party grading and authentication for trading cards in Japan. This role will play a key part in enabling sound strategic financial decision-making and driving the achievement of our business goals through deep financial insights. As part of the Finance team, you will partner closely with senior business leaders, operations, and global HQ teams to ensure strong operational management and facilitate strategic decision making. You will be directly involved in a wide range of strategic initiatives—including annual and long-range planning, performance monitoring, investment evaluation, new business development, and organizational improvement. This is a hands-on role where you will not only analyze and report on results, but also proactively identify risks and opportunities, recommend actions, and help drive execution. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, Japan, the Manager of FP&A will play a key leadership role in enterprise-wide core financial planning processes (forecasting, business planning), reporting, and business review. The role is based in our Tokyo office, with flexibility for partial remote work. What you’ll do: Partner closely with business unit leaders to provide strategic and operational decision-making support through in-depth financial analysis and insights. Actively contribute to the development of annual budgets and mid-to-long-term business plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Help lead company-wide FP&A processes in Japan and support alignment with global HQ. Track company-wide performance against budget, and provide transparency to business leaders through timely reporting and live reviews. Manage the consolidated forecast, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, and enhance forecasting methodology for improved accuracy. Provide actionable analysis to support revenue growth initiatives, cost optimization strategies, and operational improvements. Improve operating teams’ understanding of their financial levers and budget adherence through transparent analysis, education, and partnership. Partner with the accounting team to ensure a robust monthly close process. Manage financial forecasting systems and identify opportunities to streamline and improve reporting processes. Flexibly handle additional financial analysis and ad hoc reporting as needed. Who you are: Minimum of 5–6 years of FP&A experience, ideally 8+ years in complex or high-volume environments (such as manufacturing, logistics, or multi-line businesses). At least 1–2 years of corporate or divisional finance experience, covering core FP&A processes (e.g. full P&L forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, AOP). Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Strong communication skills (both verbal and written), capable of delivering clear and logical explanations across all levels of the organization. High analytical skills with a proven ability to generate actionable insights and contribute to strategic decision making. Hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, performance monitoring, and business plan development in collaboration with business leaders. Strong experience with financial modeling, being able to assess financial viability of projects and initiatives. Advanced Excel skills with strength in data organization, management, modeling, and analysis. Deep understanding and solid analytical skills for financial statements reviews. Extensive hands-on experience in preparing and utilizing KPI and business reporting tools. Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive mindset, with the ability to address issues accurately and promptly. Working knowledge of US GAAP and JGAAP. Understanding of financial management process operations and implementation. Business-level proficiency in English for reporting and spoken as well as written communication. Interest in collectibles is a plus. Reasons To Join Us: Social Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible for Employee Pension, Health Insurance, Workers Accident Insurance, Employment Insurance Paid Leaves: Our employees qualify for annual leaves and special leaves in accordance with the Company’s Rules of Employment Allowances: Employees are also offered commutation allowance in accordance with the Company’s Rules of Employment Benefits: Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Group Life Insurance, Group Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations, holiday events, and team-building activities 福利厚生: 社会保険：厚生年金、健康保険、労災保険、雇用保険 有給休暇：当社就業規則に基づき、年次休暇及び特別休暇の付与 諸手当：当社就業規則に基づき、通勤手当を支給 福利厚生：確定拠出年金制度（DC）、団体生命保険（GLI）、団体所得補償保険（GLTD） 従業員割引: 従業員が鑑定サービスを申し込む場合に割引料金が適用（要承認） 明るく楽しい職場環境: 祭事や祝日の行事をはじめ、チームビルディングなど様々な行事への招待 We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support. 当社は、人種、肌の色、民族性、家系、宗教、出身国、性別、セクシュアリティ、性自認または性表現、性的指向、年齢、市民権、婚姻状況や育児の有無、障がいの有無、退役軍人であるか否か、その他適用される法律で保護されるあらゆる属性にかかわらず、すべての方に平等な雇用の機会を提供することを約束します。さまざまな背景、視点、スキルを持つチームこそが、当社が支援する多様なコレクターコミュニティに対して、より良いサービスを提供できると信じています。 Residents of areas outside the United States: Please see the Collectors Global Privacy Policy, located here .