This is a senior finance leadership opportunity with a globally operating manufacturing company headquartered in Okayama. As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of finance operations and reporting for the Japan entity while working closely with both local management and overseas headquarters. The role offers strong influence over business decisions, exposure to global stakeholders, and long-term stability within an established organization.
You will play a key role in driving financial transparency, strengthening internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making in a highly technical and engineering-driven business environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes for the Japan entity
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in collaboration with business leaders
- Oversee daily finance operations while improving processes, controls, and efficiency
- Prepare and present financial reports and insights to local senior management
- Create structured financial reporting packages for the overseas parent company
- Manage audits, internal controls, and compliance-related activities
- Lead, develop, and manage the finance and accounting team in Japan
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Practical experience across core finance and accounting functions
- Hands-on experience with financial closing, budget management, and financial analysis
- Experience working within or supporting a foreign-owned or global subsidiary environment
- Proven track record of reporting to both local management and overseas headquarters
- Experience leading and managing finance or accounting team members
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS and its practical application
- Experience liaising with external parties such as banks and audit firms
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance stakeholders
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- Collaborative leadership style with a people-focused mindset
- High attention to detail with a proactive, continuous-improvement approach
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native level
- English: Fluent business level
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, electronics, or technology-driven industries
- Previous responsibility for finance operations at a country or regional level
- Experience contributing to management decision-making as a finance business partner
About the Company
Our client is a well-established Japan-based company with a strong global presence in a highly technical and engineering-focused industry. The organization is known for its long-term business stability, close collaboration with overseas group companies, and strong domestic operations centered at its headquarters in western Japan.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Senior leadership role with direct impact on financial operations and business performance
- Close collaboration with both local executives and overseas stakeholders
- Stable, long-term position at a headquarters location outside major metropolitan congestion
- Competitive compensation aligned with senior-level responsibility
- Opportunity to grow as a trusted finance leader within an international organization
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