Business Management Manager

We are looking for a Business Management Manager to support global business management activities across group member companies (GMCs) under our Japan headquarters.

This role is responsible for management reporting, business analysis, and master data governance, while supporting business systems and ERP-related initiatives to improve business visibility, reporting quality, and management decision-making.

The successful candidate will work closely with headquarters and GMCs to strengthen reporting quality, data consistency, and operational governance across global operations.

Candidates with experience in a manufacturing environment or in auditing for manufacturing clients will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consolidate, review, and report sales, receivables, and inventory data across GMCs to support business visibility and management decision-making

• Support the maintenance, governance, and standardization of master data across GMCs, including customer and item master data

• Coordinate with GMCs to improve data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and information consistency

• Support business systems and ERP-related initiatives in GMCs by providing business process input, reporting requirements, and operational support

• Review operational processes and support GMCs in developing and improving standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Collaborate with headquarters and GMCs to align reporting practices, master data standards, and business processes

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and business analysis activities for the local entity

• Lead and manage team members to ensure effective execution of reporting, governance, and operational responsibilities

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, audit, FP&A, or business management

• Strong experience in management reporting involving sales, receivables, and inventory data

• Experience in master data governance or data standardization initiatives

• Experience in operational process review, SOP development, or process improvement initiatives

• Exposure to business systems and ERP-related projects from a business or operational perspective

• Good understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, or audit experience supporting manufacturing clients

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Experience working with GMCs or in multi-company environments

• People management experience is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional accounting qualification, such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent

• Familiarity with BI and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau

• Exposure to major business systems, ERP platforms, and multinational business environments

• Experience supporting process standardization or operational improvement initiatives across multiple entities

Who You Are:

• A detail-oriented professional who values data accuracy, consistency, and governance

• A practical problem-solver who can support process improvement and operational standardization

• A collaborative communicator who works effectively with headquarters and GMCs

• A proactive team leader who can manage priorities across multiple regions and stakeholders

• A business-minded professional who can support operational coordination across a global organization