Manager, Finance
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10147991 Location Minato-ku, Japan Business Disney Experiences Date posted Jul. 13, 2026Job Summary:
Summary:
This position will play an integral role in the development of strategic and financial plans for CPGP. The successful candidate will work in support of lines of businesses (LOBs: GBC and Publishing) to identify and analyze business trends and potential new business opportunities. The candidate will also provide key decision support to senior management team members.
Key Responsibilities:
General areas of responsibility include:
Business Planning and Analysis
Analyze business performance, including licensing royalty revenue from various perspectives and dimensions such as brands and franchises, product categories, licensees, consumer demographics, distribution channels, adopted technologies, market / industry analysis, etc.
Dive deeply into financial data, predict future financial trends, and proactively provide insights and financial advice to senior management.
Formulate annual 5-Year Plan, annual budget and quarterly forecast, working closely with key members in Licensing team.
Control division expenses in accordance with budgets. Combat revenue shortfall by reducing expenses when necessary.
Develop presentation materials and supporting analysis required for business review meetings by management team, with emphasis on “story-telling” as well as quantitative / qualitative accuracies.
Lead or actively participate in various cross-functional projects for organizational efficiency improvement, new business development, etc.
Liaison with APAC finance team to smoothly proceed forecasting operation (financial modeling)
Support for quarter-end closing regarding revenue recognition and accrual process
Proactively identify and implement process improvement opportunities
Financial Reporting
Conduct periodical (monthly / quarterly / annually) financial reporting to US, APAC and Japan headquarters in a timely and accurate manner.
Carry out other ad hoc reporting tasks for management team, headquarters, etc.
SOX control and governance as key liaison with US headquarters
People management
Supervise/coach team members and develop them as future talents
Provide effective feedback and motivate them to maximize their performance
Qualifications:
Education
Bachelor Degree (Business, Finance or Economics preferred).
Experience
10+ year experience in financial planning & reporting, in roles of increasing responsibility.
Oversight of budgeting and forecasting processes.
People management experience
Experience or knowledge in accounting field is a plus.
Global or multi-national business experience
Experience analyzing large volumes of data and deriving insights from them
Language Ability
Native level Japanese and fluent in English (written and verbal).
Computer Skills
Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
Dexterity with SAP and other enterprise software.
Experience with Power BI is a plus
Professional Attributes
Strategic and ability to adapt to dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
Strong project management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in both speed and quality.
Logical thinking with attention to details.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Team player. Positive contributor. Consideration for others. Excellence orientation.
Strong sense of responsibility.
Customer/Guest orientation
Operational effectiveness
Drive for results
About Disney Experiences:
Disney Experiences brings the magic of Disney stories and franchises to life through theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, unique vacation experiences, products and more around the world. Disney shines in the travel industry with six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line; a popular vacation ownership program; and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Plus, Disney's global consumer products operations include the world's leading licensing business; the world's largest children's publishing brands; one of the world's largest licensors of games across all platforms; and Disney store locations around the world and on the web.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with TWDC (Japan) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Disney Experiences.