Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan are currently seeking an Information Technology Business Analyst to provide business application support across the Asia Pacific region, with a focus on financial systems and operations.

Based in our Tokyo office, this is an in-house regional role that will work across both business and IT to deliver process improvement solutions, support end-to-end project implementation and ensure a stable environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

Provide first-level support of global and local business applications across the Asia Pacific region
Act as a finance/accounting subject matter expert; liaise with stakeholders to identify business, financial and operational needs; conduct in-depth analysis of business requirements; deliver solutions that help streamline processes and operations and support business growth opportunities
Translate business requirements and user needs into functional specifications; collaborate with developers to ensure requirements are incorporated into system design
Develop functional documentation, training materials and conduct end-user training
Support all stages of project implementation, testing, setup, upgrades, rollout, user training, and post-launch support Participate in or lead local and global projects

Candidate Requirements:

Qualifications

Degree holder of Business, Finance, Information Technology or relevant discipline
At least 3 years or more experience in business analysis and IT and supporting financial systems in a complex enterprise environment

Preferred:

A qualified accountant, with membership of a recognized professional accounting body
Sound knowledge of financial processes
Applicants with experience in financial operations and a demonstrated interest and aptitude in business systems will be considered
Experience with SAP (FI/CO) is preferable
Experience in the Entertainment / Motion Pictures industry would be a definite advantage

Knowledge / Skills Required:

Knowledge or experience in communicating and working with multicultural team
Self-motivated and independent in providing analysis of business problems and improvements and determine appropriate applications of technology to be used
Demonstrate strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
Excellent command of written and spoken Japanese
Skilled in written and spoken business English
Ability to express thoughts clearly and logically.
Flexibility and ability to work across several technologies, a fast learner with an inquisitive mind
Ability to work under minimal supervision, seek help when necessary and think outside the box
Proactive, enthusiastic and enjoys interacting with people
Exhibits a strong customer-service mindset with a readiness to assist users in resolving support issues
Knowledge of AI fundamentals for the workplace

Please note that this role is based in Japan. In order to enable us to meet statutory and regulatory obligations of the Japan immigration system you must have the appropriate immigration permission needed to work and reside in Japan for the duration of the employment.

Conditions

Employment Type：Limited-term employee
Working hours: Flexi time: standard time 9:30-18:00 /7.5 hours a day
Working on-site at least four days a week
Fringe benefits: KOSEI-NENKIN, Sony Health Insurance, Employment Insurance, etc.
Working Calendar: Five-day work week, Office is closed on national holidays and during year-end through New Year holidays.
Work location: Toranomon office

Sony Pictures Entertainment is committed to equal opportunity in all its employment practices, policies and procedures. No worker or potential worker will therefore receive less favourable treatment due to any characteristic which is protected by applicable law, for example including their race, age, creed, sexual orientation, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion, gender, marital status or Trade Union membership (if applicable).

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