<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A global industrial solutions provider with a strong footprint in logistics, automation, and technology-driven systems. The company operates in a specialised, high-value manufacturing environment, serving major corporate clients across multiple industries. Known for its innovation and engineering excellence, it offers a collaborative and international working environment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>As Finance Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing financial operations with a strong focus on inventory management and cost control within a project-driven and manufacturing-oriented business.</li></ul><p>Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, reconciliation, and controls</li><li>Partner with operations to monitor inventory movements, costing, and margins</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis</li><li>Ensure compliance with local accounting standards and internal policies</li><li>Lead and coordinate audits and tax-related matters</li><li>Drive process improvements across finance operations</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as a Finance Manager</li><li>Strong inventory accounting and cost management experience</li><li>Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or project-based environments preferred</li><li>Solid knowledge of financial reporting and internal controls</li><li>Hands-on, detail-oriented, and commercially minded</li><li>Ability to partner effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders</li><li>Fluent in Japanese and English (spoken and written)</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end finance operations in Japan</li><li>High exposure to business operations and inventory-driven profitability</li><li>Work within a global organisation with strong technical expertise</li><li>Broad role with visibility across finance, operations, and leadership teams</li><li>Ideal for candidates looking to step into a hands-on, business-facing finance leadership role</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></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: 06940-0013450045</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/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjU5Mzc4LjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">