**Position:** Financial Analyst (General Accounting / FP&A) **Report to:** + LAB Finance Director (also responsible for other business area) **Responsibilities** **:** **Inventory** + Maintain accurate inventory records in the ERP system + Perform inventory reconciliations between physical inventory, sub-ledgers, and the general ledger + Calculate and record inventory usage, wastage and provisions + Support physical inventory counts; investigate and resolve variances + Collaborate with Operations teams to ensure data accuracy **:** **Account Payable,** **Freight / Transportation Cost** + Review freight invoices and verify charges against contracts, rates, and shipping documents + Accurately record transportation costs in the accounting system + Analyze variances between actual transportation costs and accruals + Support month-end close related to transportation expenses + Process vendor invoices related to transportation costs **:** **FP&A** + Assist Finance Director in building-up monthly/quarterly financial outlook, annual budget + Prepare reports related to Inventory balances and Inventory related cost + Drive business growth and productivity improvements via monitoring Financial & Operational KPIs, analyzing trends, and suggesting corrective actions in case of deviation vs target + Depending on workload and capacity, support for business functions beyond the Lab may be assigned **Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or 2 years of working experience in Finance function + Ability to partner with colleagues in Finance and other functions + Good communication skills both in Japanese and English, + English proficiency equivalent to TOEIC 700 is preferred, primarily for reading and writing; verbal communication skills are a plus. Alternatively, candidates who rely on AI tools to help overcome language barriers and are motivated to communicate effectively with global stakeholders will be considered. + IT literacy : Excel, Hands-on experience on ERP (SAP/PeopleSoft, etc.) and analytical tools (Hyperion, etc.) **Preferred:** + Professional experience in Healthcare Industry + Finance certification such as CPA, CMA, MBA. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us. EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled