Company ProfileGlobal space technology company providing advanced satellite-based intelligence and monitoring solutions is looking for a Finance Manager to lead its Japan finance function. The Role<ul><li>Act as the key finance lead for Japan, reporting directly to the Japan CEO and partnering closely with regional leadership and global finance teams.</li><li>Own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, cash flow, and working capital management for the Japan business.</li><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Japanese GAAP, tax, statutory requirements, internal controls, and global finance policies.</li><li>Work with external auditors and tax advisors while supporting transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Drive finance process improvements and support the implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems as the Japan business continues to grow.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>7-10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.</li><li>Strong hands-on knowledge of Japanese GAAP, tax, statutory reporting, and full-cycle accounting.</li><li>Proven FP&A and business partnering experience.</li><li>Experience working within a multinational company and collaborating with global finance teams.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English.</li><li>CPA, Nissho Boki, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Take ownership of the Japan finance function with direct exposure to the Japan CEO and global leadership.</li><li>Gain a broad scope combining FP&A, business partnering, accounting, compliance, and finance transformation rather than focusing on just one area.</li><li>Join a global scale-up operating at the forefront of satellite and space technology, with more than 1,000 employees internationally.</li><li>Play an important role in establishing scalable finance processes to support the company's continued expansion in Japan.</li><li>Hybrid working environment with significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact on the Japan business.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary10 - 18 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013489545 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/WXVyaWtvLkFrYW1pbmUuODM0MDQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
10.0M - 18.0M JPY / Yearly
Company ProfileGlobal space technology company providing advanced satellite-based intelligence and monitoring solutions is looking for a Finance Manager to lead its Japan finance function. The Role<ul><li>Act as the key finance lead for Japan, reporting directly to the Japan CEO and partnering closely with regional leadership and global finance teams.</li><li>Own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, cash flow, and working capital management for the Japan business.</li><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Japanese GAAP, tax, statutory requirements, internal controls, and global finance policies.</li><li>Work with external auditors and tax advisors while supporting transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Drive finance process improvements and support the implementation and optimization of ERP and financial systems as the Japan business continues to grow.</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>7-10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.</li><li>Strong hands-on knowledge of Japanese GAAP, tax, statutory reporting, and full-cycle accounting.</li><li>Proven FP&A and business partnering experience.</li><li>Experience working within a multinational company and collaborating with global finance teams.</li><li>Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle.</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English.</li><li>CPA, Nissho Boki, or an equivalent qualification is preferred.</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Take ownership of the Japan finance function with direct exposure to the Japan CEO and global leadership.</li><li>Gain a broad scope combining FP&A, business partnering, accounting, compliance, and finance transformation rather than focusing on just one area.</li><li>Join a global scale-up operating at the forefront of satellite and space technology, with more than 1,000 employees internationally.</li><li>Play an important role in establishing scalable finance processes to support the company's continued expansion in Japan.</li><li>Hybrid working environment with significant autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact on the Japan business.</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary10 - 18 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013489545 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/WXVyaWtvLkFrYW1pbmUuODM0MDQuMTA4OThAcmhpanAuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
2026-08-27T03:18:54Z