Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to strengthen AIG Japan Business Management capabilities in a context of achieving stable growth of insurance business with maintaining high profitability. Through this role, the candidate will:

Serve as the “face” of Finance to the business by partnering with the insurance underwriting function within AIG to assess, analyze, monitor and report insurance products information.
Contribute to the financial performance of AIG Japan by providing analysis about insurance business performance.
Monitor actual, budget, and forecast performance.
Deliver periodic (Monthly/Quarterly) business reviews.
Assist with ad-hoc projects as directed by management

Job Responsibilities

Decision support for Japan business management with strong focus on business growth
Monitor and report business growth and profitability to provide management with a clear view of business performance across line of business / subsidiaries, while ensuring that these results are in line with budget.

Drive insurance business performance efficiency.
Review, analyze and report business performance of AIG Japan through multiple dimensions (by consolidated level, product line level and subsidiary level)
Prepare ad hoc analysis in relation to business performance.
Support in the preparation of annual budget, monthly forecast, and financial plans.
Support the update and implementation of cost allocation methodology.
Support Controller for verification of the appropriateness of financial information in Producing Office view and system development and maintenance.

Improve quality of business partnering through:
A high level of connectivity across the business (local and beyond) and broader finance group
Provide constructive challenge/insight around profitability and product strategy.
Upskill our level of business knowledge and decision support capability.

The right person will have opportunities and may be expected to move into other roles across FP&A.

Key Relationships

Internal Interactions (Within the Organization)

Controller team in Finance Division
Financial Control team in Finance Division
International FP&A team
Underwriting Division
Actuarial Division
India-based outsourced support team

External Interactions (Outside the Organization)

AIG’s Audit firm

Required Skills and Experiences

Educational Qualification

Degree level qualifications ideally with a professional accounting, finance, or business administration qualification

Specific Qualifications

Strong verbal and written communication skills in both Japanese and English (business level; role requires communication with overseas counterparts and stakeholders)
High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel and Power Point)
SAP and related application/systems experience recommended.
Strong attention to detail and orientation to problem-solving

Total Experience

4-5 years of experience in Finance Planning & Analysis or Controllership
Strong data and financial systems knowledge (e.g., Excel and Power Point)
Practical within existing data limitations and creative with new solutions.
Excellent problem-solving skills with strong focus on attention to detail and desire to deliver accuracy and quality. Specialist understanding of accounting and control for insurance is helpful.
Strong interpersonal skills and great team player, with the ability to communicate effectively with impact across functions.
Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to persuade, influence and convince others.

Reimagining insurance to make a bigger difference to the world

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a global leader in commercial and personal insurance solutions; we are one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. It is an exciting time to join us — across our operations, we are thinking in new and innovative ways to deliver ever-better solutions to our customers. At AIG, you can go further to support individuals, businesses, and communities, helping them to manage risk, respond to times of uncertainty and discover new potential. We invest in our largest asset, our people, through continuous learning and development, in a culture that celebrates everyone for who they are and what they want to become.

Welcome to a culture of belonging

We’re committed to creating a culture that truly respects and celebrates each other’s talents, backgrounds, cultures, opinions and goals. We foster a culture of inclusion and belonging through our flexible work arrangements, diversity and inclusion learning, cultural awareness activities and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). With global chapters, ERGs are a cornerstone for our culture of inclusion. The diversity of our people is one of AIG’s greatest assets, and we are honored that our drive for positive change has been recognized by numerous recent awards and accreditations.

AIG provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories.

AIG is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send an email to candidatecare@aig.com.

Functional Area:
FA - Finance

AIG Business Partners KK