<p><strong>Company Overview<br /></strong><br />Our client is a well-established international business operating within the entertainment, technology, and consumer services sector. With a strong global presence and a growing footprint in Japan, the company is seeking a hands-on Finance Director to lead its local finance function and serve as a key business partner to the Japan leadership team.<br />The Japan organization is relatively lean and entrepreneurial, offering an opportunity for an experienced finance leader to make a visible impact on both financial operations and business performance.<br /><br /></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Reporting to the Regional Finance leadership team and partnering closely with the Japan Country Head, the Finance Director will have full responsibility for the finance function in Japan.</li><li>This is a highly hands-on leadership position requiring someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and being directly involved in month-end close, financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities, while also acting as a trusted advisor to the business.<br /><br /></li></ul><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all aspects of financial accounting, reporting, month-end and year-end close activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with local statutory, tax, audit, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Prepare and review management reports, forecasts, budgets, and financial analysis</li><li>Partner with commercial and operational stakeholders to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Provide insights on business performance, profitability, cost management, and growth initiatives</li><li>Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes</li><li>Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and outsourced service providers</li><li>Strengthen financial controls, processes, and governance frameworks</li><li>Support regional and global finance initiatives, systems improvements, and transformation projects</li><li>Lead and develop a small finance team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Your Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline</li><li>CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification preferred</li><li>Extensive finance leadership experience within an international organization</li><li>Proven track record in both controllership and business partnering responsibilities</li><li>Strong understanding of JGAAP, USGAAP, and local tax requirements</li><li>Comfortable working in a lean organization where hands-on involvement is required</li><li>Experience working within SMEs, growth-stage businesses, or organizations with limited local resources is highly desirable</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment</li><li>Strong communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>Native level of Japanese and Business level English required</li></ul><p><br /><br /><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead the entire Japan finance function</li><li>Broad exposure across finance operations, commercial partnering, and strategic decision-making</li><li>Highly visible role with direct interaction with senior leadership</li><li>Dynamic international environment with a collaborative culture</li><li>Ideal for a finance leader who enjoys balancing hands-on execution with business partnering responsibilities</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>15 - 18 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 67040- 0013464810</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><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjI0MzA1LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">