Burberry Finance Analyst — Japan
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About Burberry
Burberry is a globally recognised British luxury fashion house renowned for its heritage outerwear, iconic check motif and commitment to creativity and craft. The company combines artisanal savoir‑faire with digital innovation and a growing sustainability agenda, offering a fast‑moving, internationally oriented workplace that values creativity, inclusion and commercial rigor.
Burberry is hiring a Finance Analyst in Tokyo to lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting for Japan. Fluent Japanese and English required.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain budgets and rolling forecasts for the Japan market, including system uploads, reconciliations and validation of inputs
- Deliver monthly and ad hoc financial reporting and variance analysis to explain business performance and identify trends
- Act as a finance business partner to local Japan teams and the Asia Pacific Finance group, translating financial data into actionable commercial insights
- Support month‑end accounting close by collaborating with the local accounting team to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts
- Lead and contribute to Asia Pacific finance projects aimed at process improvements, enhanced controls and efficiency gains
- Respond to ad hoc analytical requests and stakeholder queries, prioritising deliverables to meet business timelines
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline
- Native or business‑level proficiency in Japanese and strong English communication skills
- Minimum three years’ experience in management reporting, financial analysis or FP&A; retail experience preferred
- Advanced Excel capability with experience building and managing complex models and large datasets
- Strong analytical aptitude with the ability to interpret complex datasets and present concise recommendations
- Detail‑oriented, self‑motivated, and able to perform in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, management reporting or FP&A. Prior exposure to retail or luxury goods finance and cross‑functional partnership with commercial and accounting teams is strongly preferred.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
Workplace
The role is situated in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Burberry fosters a values‑driven culture that blends heritage craftsmanship with modern creativity and digital ambition. The workplace emphasises collaboration, commercial curiosity and sustainability, offering opportunities to work across markets within a high‑performing international finance organisation.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Burberry, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «FP&A Analyst», «Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst», «Management Reporting Analyst», «Business Finance Analyst», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.