Finance Manager (Head of Finance)

Operating within a lean organization, the position requires both strategic business partnering and day-to-day operational involvement, supporting business growth while strengthening financial governance and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead monthly and annual closing processes in collaboration with external accounting partners
  
• Prepare financial reporting packages for regional and global headquarters
  
• Support statutory reporting and compliance requirements
  

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Manage budgeting and forecasting across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
  
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis and business insights
  
• Support cost management and departmental spending reviews
  

Cash Flow & Financial Operations

• Oversee cash management, payment approvals, and daily financial operations
  
• Ensure purchasing and approval processes align with company policies and controls
  

Working Capital & Inventory Management

• Partner with internal stakeholders on inventory accounting and operational controls
  
• Monitor KPIs related to inventory and working capital efficiency
  
• Oversee AR/AP processes and support credit risk management
  

Compliance, Audit & Governance

• Coordinate tax and audit activities with external advisors and headquarters
  
• Maintain and improve internal controls and governance processes
  
• Support compliance with local and global financial standards
  

Business Partnering & Leadership

• Act as a strategic finance partner to local leadership
  
• Collaborate closely with global finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  
• Lead and support finance-related personnel in Japan
  
• Contribute hands-on across finance activities within a lean business environment
  

Requirements

Required Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on finance experience within multinational or foreign-affiliated companies
  
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management
  
• Experience working with external accounting firms and auditors
  
• Understanding of internal controls and governance frameworks
  
• Prior people management or team leadership experience
  

Profile

• Hands-on and proactive, with strong ownership mindset
  
• Able to balance operational execution with strategic thinking
  
• Comfortable working in lean, fast-paced environments
  
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  

Location & Work Style

• Tokyo
  
• Full-time position
  

Benefits

Why This Role

• Broad ownership across the full finance function in Japan
  
• High visibility with both local leadership and global headquarters
  
• Opportunity to influence operational and financial decision-making in a lean organization