This role supports business planning and financial management for Rakuten Mobile’s MVNO partner-sales activities. Responsibilities are likely to include preparing sales and revenue plans, managing budgets and forecasts, analyzing partner performance, tracking profitability, creating reports for management, and coordinating with internal finance, sales, and business teams. Candidates should have experience in business planning, financial analysis, management accounting, sales operations, or a related field. Strong Excel and presentation skills, numerical accuracy, and the ability to explain financial information clearly are expected. Experience in telecommunications, mobile services, partner-channel sales, or a fast-moving corporate environment is advantageous. Japanese communication ability is likely important, while English may be useful for cross-functional work.
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a major Japanese technology and services company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Tokyo. Its businesses span e-commerce, fintech, travel, digital content, advertising, communications, and professional sports. Rakuten Mobile operates the group’s telecommunications business and has expanded Japan’s mobile market through its own network and partnerships. The company promotes an integrated ecosystem in which customers can use multiple Rakuten services with shared benefits, including Rakuten Points. Rakuten has an international workforce and frequently works across Japanese and overseas markets. Employees generally operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with opportunities to influence new businesses. The company values innovation, ownership, collaboration, and customer focus, although roles in Japan may require practical Japanese-language ability and familiarity with local business practices.
Japan offers opportunities in technology, telecommunications, finance, e-commerce, engineering, healthcare, education, and tourism, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Workplace culture often values punctuality, preparation, teamwork, respect for seniority, and careful communication, though international companies may be more flexible. Lifestyle choices range from dense urban living and excellent public transport to quieter regional communities, with generally high safety and reliable public services. Living costs are highest in Tokyo, while salaries and career options are also broadest there. Foreign nationals normally need an appropriate work visa, commonly an Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, supported by the employer and a Certificate of Eligibility. Relocating involves arranging housing, residence registration, health insurance, a bank account, and possibly tax and pension procedures. Japanese language skills significantly improve daily life and career prospects.
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