About this role
<p>Req ID: 137659 <br>Remote Position: No<br>Region: Asia <br>Country: Japan <br>State/Province: Miyagi <br>City: Miyagi </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">General Overview</H2> </div><div><p><b>Functional Area:</b> FIN - Finance<br> <b>Career Stream:</b> DEC - Decision Support<br> <b>Role:</b> Specialist<br> <b>SAP Short Name:</b> SPE<br> <b>Job Title:</b> Decision Support Specialist<br> <b>Job Code:</b> SPE-FIN-DEC<br> <b>Job Level:</b> Band 08<br> <b>Direct/Indirect Indicator:</b> Indirect</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Summary</H2> </div><div><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical FP&A Analyst to support the organization's financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes. The FP&A Analyst will work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to provide insights that drive strategic decision-making, improve financial performance, and support business growth.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Detailed Description</H2> </div><div><p>Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.</li> <li>Analyze financial results and identify key drivers of performance, variances, trends, and risks.</li> <li>Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business planning.</li> <li>Prepare monthly management reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior leadership.</li> <li>Partner with department leaders to monitor spending, evaluate business performance, and improve financial accountability.</li> <li>Conduct profitability, revenue, cost, and scenario analyses to support operational and strategic decisions.</li> <li>Support month-end and quarter-end close processes by providing financial analysis and reporting.</li> <li>Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable recommendations to improve results.</li> <li>Assist in the evaluation of new business opportunities, capital investments, inventory management and cost-saving initiatives.</li> <li>Improve and automate financial reporting processes and data analysis where possible.</li> <li>Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across systems and reports.</li> <li>Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as assigned.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Knowledge/Skills/Competencies</H2> </div><div><p><strong>Technical Skills</strong></p> <ul> <li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis.</li> <li>Experience with ERP systems and financial planning tools (e.g., SAP, Anaplan)</li> <li>Strong understanding of financial statements and financial analysis techniques.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Core Competencies</strong></p> <ul> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.</li> <li>Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.</li> <li>Strong communication and presentation skills.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder management skills.</li> <li>High level of integrity and professionalism.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Attributes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Commercially minded with a strong understanding of business operations.</li> <li>Comfortable working with large datasets and financial systems.</li> <li>Proactive, curious, and continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and performance.</li> <li>Ability to influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Language</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fluent Japanese</li> <li>Business-level English (required for global coordination)</li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Physical Demands</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment</li> <li>Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data</li> <li>Repetitive manual movements are frequently required (e.g. data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc)</li> <li>Occasional overnight travel may be required</li> </ul> <p><strong>Location</strong></p> <ul> <li>Celestica Miyagi plant</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Typical Experience</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>2–5 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, accounting, or a related analytical role in a manufacturing environment</li> <li>MNC exposure is a plus.</li> <li>Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Typical Education</H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.</li> <li>CPA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent certification is a plus.</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Notes</H2> </div><div><p>This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.</p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).<br>At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px"><strong>COMPANY OVERVIEW:</strong><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:8.0pt">Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:8.0pt">Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:8.0pt"><strong>ATS:</strong> This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:8.0pt"><strong>CCS:</strong> This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:8.0pt">Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:10.0px"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:8.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.<br>Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.</span><br><span style="font-size:8.0pt"> </span></p>