Job Description

Financial Analyst (Japanese)This role has been designed as \xe2\x80\x98\xe2\x80\x99Onsite\xe2\x80\x99 with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.Who We Are:Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today\xe2\x80\x99s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what\xe2\x80\x99s next. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.:As a member of the Global Aruba Networking Telco Solution Finance team, the Financial Analyst will play a critical role in supporting financial processes and activities. This includes reviewing contracts, building optimal financial models that balance customer expectations with company profitability, and managing P&L and Balance Sheets for Japan. The Financial Analyst will also provide key financial insights to support business partners in making informed decisions.Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build optimal financial models to balance customer expectations and company profitability.
• Create pro-forma financial schedules for projects, including P&L and Cash Flow.
• Calculate and optimize financial metrics such as margin, payback, and NPV; assist in capital planning and asset financing.
• Review contract terms and conditions that affect pricing and risk, ensuring they are reflected in customer pricing.
• Provide financial inputs to proposals, pricing schedules, and other finance-related terms and conditions.
• Assess contracts to determine appropriate revenue and profit recognition policies.
• Ensure actuals reflect accurate business performance and are compliant with accounting and financial management (AFM) standards.
• Collaborate with Business Operations and Finance Accounting Management (FAM) to ensure accurate project accounting.
• Ensure correct booking of software and software support revenues in compliance with RRC (Revenue Recognition Compliance).
• Manage and control costs (including RCOW, TCOW, and n-TCOW).
• Submit Financial Data Entries (FDE) with narratives comparing to the latest Flash updates.
• Review Balance Sheet transactions, ensuring aged items are cleared promptly.
• Participate in Flash Calls, providing meaningful feedback when necessary.
• Support business targets by delivering ad-hoc outlooks (revenue, gross margin, product line splits, headcount), and performing key metric analyses.
• Represent the finance team on cross-functional projects, acting as the single point of contact (SPOC) for Controllership, GRRO, Legal, Compliance & Control (C&C), and Tax.
• Approve Direct Work Order (DWO) requests.
• Support policy and process improvements and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Identify financial issues and propose effective solutions.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Fluent in both English and Japanese.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial metrics calculation and project finance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced skills in business applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and influencing skills.
• Strong business acumen with an ability to support strategic decisions.

Education and Experience Required:

• First level university degree with a focus in Finance, Accountancy, business or economics; advanced degree or accounting certification (e.g., CPA, MBA) preferred.
• Typically 4+ years of experience as a financial analyst role.
• Typically experienced in more than one finance function .

Additional Skills: Accountability, Accountability, Active Learning (Inactive), Active Listening, Bias, Big Data Analytics, Coaching, Commercial Acumen, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Customer Centricity, Design Thinking, Digital Transformation, Empathy, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity (Inactive), Internal Controls, Long Term Planning, Management of Change, Managing Ambiguity, Numerical Data Analysis, Policy Management, Problem Solving Mindset {+ 4 more}What We Can Offer You:Health & WellbeingWe strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.Personal & Professional DevelopmentWe also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have \xe2\x80\x94 whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.Diversity, Inclusion & BelongingWe are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know diverse backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.Let\'s Stay Connected:Follow on Instagram to see the latest on people, culture and tech at HPE.#aruba, #financial, #technologyandsoftwareJob: FinanceJob Level: SpecialistHPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Veterans/Disabled/LGBT and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to diversity and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global diverse team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together. Please click here: .Hewlett Packard Enterprise is EEO F/M/Protected Veteran/ Individual with Disabilities.HPE will comply with all applicable laws related to employer use of arrest and conviction records, including laws requiring employers to consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories.

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