<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>Our client is a globally recognized premium consumer brand with a strong presence in Japan and an established international footprint. Renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer experience, the company continues to expand its business while maintaining a collaborative and people-focused culture.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong> <br /> We are seeking an experienced Controlling Manager to lead the management accounting and business controlling function in Japan. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role will play a key part in financial planning, business performance analysis, cost management, and strategic decision-making.<br /> This position offers the opportunity to act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders while leading a small team and driving financial excellence across the organization.</p><p><br /> Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead monthly management reporting and business performance reviews.</li><li>Drive budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning processes.</li><li>Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.</li><li>Monitor business performance, identify opportunities and risks, and develop action plans.</li><li>Partner closely with Commercial, Marketing, Retail, Operations, and Supply Chain teams.</li><li>Ensure accuracy of financial reporting and adherence to internal controls.</li><li>Improve financial processes, reporting tools, and operational efficiencies.</li><li>Lead, coach, and develop finance team members.</li><li>Support regional and global finance initiatives and projects.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.</li><li>8+ years of experience in Controlling, FP&amp;A, Commercial Finance, or Management Accounting.</li><li>Prior people management experience with a proven ability to develop teams.</li><li>Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Experience within FMCG, retail, consumer goods, luxury, or related industries is highly desirable.</li><li>Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills.</li><li>Hands-on approach with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li><li>Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Play a key leadership role influencing business strategy and performance.</li><li>Partner directly with senior management in Japan and regional teams.</li><li>Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.</li><li>Join a globally recognized premium brand with a collaborative culture.</li><li>Competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career development opportunities.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>10 - 13 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013465273</p><p> </p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (</em><a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy"><em>https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</em></a><em>). Please ensure that your application documents do not include sensitive personal data such as race, beliefs, medical history, criminal record, or other information irrelevant to hiring process such as spouse or dependents. All information must be accurate and truthful, and any included hyperlinks must be safe and secure.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjgxMjE4LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">