Controller

Job title : Controller
Location : Tokyo
Job type : Permanent
Discipline Finance & Accounting
Salary : 7000000 - 9500000
Contact : William Cruz
Call : William
Email : email William
Reference : JOB_007877[125]

A newly created FP&A business partnering role in an independent luxury brand. This is the perfect role for an FP&A professional looking to build up the process and team.

 

Responsibilities

Act as a business partner and work closely with Finance Director and Japan senior management teams, provide full financial support on company/business strategies 

Build professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders (incl. HQ) to improve the operation process and communication efficiency, process automation and digitalization 

The main focus of the role will be on providing meaningful reports to facilitate management’s decision and review of financial. To succeed in the role, the person needs to have an analytical mind with eyes on both full picture and details.

Compilation of actual/planning financial reports to provide meaningful analysis 

Conducting analytical review of actual/planning financials 

Budget, Forecast: 

Work closely with Finance Director, CEO and department head of all other function for the preparation of Budget, FFC & FC as well as future (3-5 years) plans 

Manage the preparation of group reporting package with explanatory comments 

Assist other functional managers to create and maintain their respective functional budget 

Prepare monthly update vs Budget, and share with respective department heads on timely basis to ensure all OPEX and CAPEX spending are within the approved budget & plan 

Work closely with Finance Director and CEO to ensure execution progress of approved budget / forecast are on schedule and propose action plan accordingly 

Provide financial support to the management in decision making, ensure adequate budgeting and expenses control, conduct financial analyses 

Endorse P&L and Balance Sheet statements 

In charge of expenses control and business monitoring through KPI. 

Conduct necessary financial analyses to evaluate expenses effectiveness, analyze profitability, propose contingency plan and improvement actions to meet targets. 

Make recommendations and monitor actions to optimize return on capital employed and cash situation.

 

Requirements

3-5 years in a Controlling role 

Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures 

Precise attention to details and accuracy, and analytical thinker who can identify and solve problems or propose solutions

LanguageNative Japanese with Business Level of English 

Applications software expertise (Excel and SAP, etc.)