This role leads financial planning and analysis for Rakuten’s cloud services, supporting the Cloud Strategy Office and Cloud Management Department. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, cost and profitability analysis, management reporting, financial modeling, and evaluating cloud-service economics. Candidates should have several years of FP&A, management accounting, corporate finance, or business planning experience, strong Excel and data-analysis skills, and the ability to explain financial insights to technical and business stakeholders. Experience with cloud cost management, IT finance, SaaS, technology businesses, or tools such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is advantageous. Business-level Japanese and English, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a changing international environment are expected.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and internet-services company headquartered in Tokyo. Founded in 1997, it operates a broad ecosystem spanning e-commerce, fintech, mobile communications, digital content, online advertising, travel, and professional sports. Rakuten’s membership and loyalty platform connects many of these services through Rakuten Points, creating an integrated digital marketplace. The company is also developing and operating cloud and technology infrastructure to support its growing businesses and external service needs. Rakuten has an international workforce and works across Japan, Europe, Asia, and North America. Its culture is entrepreneurial and strongly focused on innovation, data, globalization, and internal collaboration. Employees may work in multilingual, cross-functional teams and contribute to large-scale digital transformation projects.
Japan offers strong opportunities in technology, cloud computing, finance, engineering, consulting, education, tourism, and global business. Tokyo provides the widest job market and highest salaries, while Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Sapporo offer different costs and lifestyles. Japanese workplace culture generally values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, hierarchy, and careful communication, although international companies may be more flexible. Daily life is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, healthcare, food, and public services. Housing and commuting in Tokyo can be expensive, so budgeting is important. Foreign professionals commonly use an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, while highly qualified applicants may qualify for a Highly Skilled Professional visa. Employers often sponsor visas, but requirements vary. Relocating usually involves securing a job offer, residence eligibility, housing, tax registration, and health insurance. Learning Japanese is valuable for career growth and everyday integration.
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