Japanese Pricing Analyst

Job description

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities

·  Volume Transaction Pricing roles have responsibility for the pricing of all non-complex deals. Success for this role will be measured by improved cycle time, productivity increases, implementation and adoption of new tools and Agility.
·  Knowledge of End to End process and financial terms & conditions are to be applied. Maintaining awareness of Brand I&E Statement is key.
·  Focus areas surround deploying best practices on volume activity, partnering closely with the Pricing Operations team to implement tools, optimizing delegations, and driving transformation, vitality, and engagement.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Skills:/Environment:
Professional knowledge related to incumbent's department or function.
Communication/Negotiation:
Engaged as an independent professional. Ability to articulate and compare alternatives approaches. Negotiate with specified objectives.
Problem Solving:
Recognize problems related to project objectives. Creativity and judgment applied to professional technical, or operational problems.
Independently generates solutions, based on analytical skills & business knowledge. Challenge the validity of given procedures and
processes to enhance and
improve or develop complementary adjustments /solutions.
Contribution/Leadership:
Works on special projects, or leads small teams, or manages routine technical/ operational activities or departments (national or
international). Understands departmental mission and vision. Provides advice in technical/operational domain of specialization. Generally
controls own work priorities and methods requiring tradeoffs.
Impact on Business/Scope:
Accountable for individual or team, or department results, and for the impact of the results on functional activities. Participates in overall
departmental program planning. May have budgetary responsibility. Contributes by supporting activities that are subject to business
measurements, impact customer satisfaction, or impact immediate costs or expense.
Language
Japanese & English both written and verbal

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance related disciplines, or Accountancy/Finance certified Professionals (eg : ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CFA)