Company Profile Our client is a global, technology‑driven organization with a strong international footprint and established operations in Japan. The company works closely with regional and global teams and operates in a complex, performance‑focused environment. As the business continues to evolve, the Japan organization is strengthening its site‑level finance leadership and is seeking an experienced professional to take on a Controller role. The Role As the Controller, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end financial control of a manufacturing site / business unit in Japan. Acting as a key business partner to the Site Manager and BU leadership, you will drive financial performance, cost control, and operational transparency while ensuring compliance with group policies. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Full P&L ownership and financial control for the site / BU</li><li>Monthly closing, forecasting, budgeting, and long‑term planning</li><li>Cost controlling, variance analysis, and productivity improvement initiatives</li><li>Business partnering with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams</li><li>Monitoring CAPEX, inventory, and working capital</li><li>Ensuring compliance with internal controls, group policies, and local regulations</li><li>Supporting audits and liaising with regional / global finance teams</li><li>Providing financial insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>We are looking for a candidate with:</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business‑level English</li><li>Strong experience in controlling, plant finance, or site finance</li><li>Preferred: Background in automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or Tier‑1 supplier environments</li><li>Solid understanding of cost structures, manufacturing KPIs, and operational finance</li><li>Experience working in a multinational organization</li><li>Strong Excel and ERP system experience (SAP preferred)</li><li>Hands‑on, proactive mindset with strong stakeholder‑management skills</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Strategic finance role with direct impact on site performance</li><li>Close partnership with Site Management and BU leadership</li><li>Exposure to global automotive programs and regional HQ</li><li>Stable global company with strong technology focus</li><li>Ideal role for candidates seeking broader operational finance leadership</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 9 - 12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013413429 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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 <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjI1MDUzLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
9.0M - 12.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile Our client is a global, technology‑driven organization with a strong international footprint and established operations in Japan. The company works closely with regional and global teams and operates in a complex, performance‑focused environment. As the business continues to evolve, the Japan organization is strengthening its site‑level finance leadership and is seeking an experienced professional to take on a Controller role. The Role As the Controller, you will be responsible for end‑to‑end financial control of a manufacturing site / business unit in Japan. Acting as a key business partner to the Site Manager and BU leadership, you will drive financial performance, cost control, and operational transparency while ensuring compliance with group policies. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Full P&L ownership and financial control for the site / BU</li><li>Monthly closing, forecasting, budgeting, and long‑term planning</li><li>Cost controlling, variance analysis, and productivity improvement initiatives</li><li>Business partnering with operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering teams</li><li>Monitoring CAPEX, inventory, and working capital</li><li>Ensuring compliance with internal controls, group policies, and local regulations</li><li>Supporting audits and liaising with regional / global finance teams</li><li>Providing financial insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>We are looking for a candidate with:</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business‑level English</li><li>Strong experience in controlling, plant finance, or site finance</li><li>Preferred: Background in automotive, manufacturing, industrial, or Tier‑1 supplier environments</li><li>Solid understanding of cost structures, manufacturing KPIs, and operational finance</li><li>Experience working in a multinational organization</li><li>Strong Excel and ERP system experience (SAP preferred)</li><li>Hands‑on, proactive mindset with strong stakeholder‑management skills</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Strategic finance role with direct impact on site performance</li><li>Close partnership with Site Management and BU leadership</li><li>Exposure to global automotive programs and regional HQ</li><li>Stable global company with strong technology focus</li><li>Ideal role for candidates seeking broader operational finance leadership</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 9 - 12 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013413429 By clicking 'apply', you are deemed to have agreed to Robert Half Japan Privacy Notice (<a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy">https://www.roberthalf.com/jp/en/privacy</a>). 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 <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjI1MDUzLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-04-06T08:25:34Z