Field & Channel Cost Lead - Japan

• Manage the P&L (Profit & Loss) for Field & Channel functions in Japan ensuring alignment with budget and financial goals.
• Lead the development and execution of the Field & Channel spend budget.
• Manage monthly flash & accrual processes for accurate cost forecasting and identification of variances.
• Analyze cost trends and variances across Field & Channel functions, proactively identifying cost reduction opportunities.
• Lead and implement cost reduction initiatives to bridge any gaps between actual costs and budgeted/forecasted costs.
• Manage centralized processes for Purchase Order (PO) and Invoice Management, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Work with WW stakeholders to drive efficiency programs in Japan.

• Support business owners in cost optimization for Carepacks (customer support service packages) within Field & Channel.
• Actively participate in country’s partner rate negotiation activity.
• Represent CS F&C finance in reviews with country MD.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across CS Delivery Functions (Customer Care Centers, Supply Chain), CS Category Management, CS Finance Team, CS Quality Team, CS Transformation Program Managers, CS Digital & Customer Experience, Country Market & GBU (Global Business Unit) & COE (Center of Excellence), and MDS (Managed Delivery Services) Category.

• Four-year or Graduate Degree in Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
• Typically has 12+ years of work experience, operations, customer support, finance, or business management.
• Strong financial and business acumen with a deep understanding of P&L management.
• Professional Proficiency in Japanese -Both verbal and written is mandatory

• Advanced Excel
• Power BI / Tableau
• Financial Modelling
• SQL (preferred)
• Forecasting & Planning
• Cost Accounting
• Data Visualization
• Business Case Development

• Cost Driver Identification
• Productivity Analysis
• Waste Elimination
• Benchmarking
• Trend Analysis
• Sensitivity Analysis
• Risk Assessment

• Executive Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Program Governance
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management

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