<p><strong>Company Profile</strong></p><p>A global industrial technology company specializing in electrical connectivity, automation, and industrial solutions is seeking a Business Controller to support its Japan business. Acting as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, this role combines business controlling, finance, HR, compliance, and IT oversight within a highly international environment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a strategic business partner to the Japan Managing Director, providing financial analysis, business insights, and recommendations to drive performance and growth.</li><li>Lead business controlling activities including budgeting, forecasting, KPI management, variance analysis, cash flow monitoring, and financial reporting.</li><li>Oversee People &amp; Culture, compliance, and IT functions while ensuring alignment with corporate policies and local regulations.</li><li>Collaborate closely with regional and global stakeholders to support business planning, process improvements, and operational excellence across the organization.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Your Skills </strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of business controlling experience within a multinational company environment.</li><li>Strong expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business partnering.</li><li>Hands-on experience with SAP and Power BI, coupled with strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Highlights of the Role </strong></p><ul><li>Highly visible leadership role acting as the key financial advisor and co-pilot to the Japan Managing Director.</li><li>Broad scope covering business controlling, finance, HR, compliance, and IT, providing significant exposure beyond traditional finance roles.</li><li>Opportunity to work closely with regional and global leadership teams within a well-established international organization.</li><li>Ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys influencing business decisions, driving change, and improving organizational performance.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Location </strong></p><p>Tokyo</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Salary</strong></p><p>12 - 16 million yen</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Reference Number: 06940-0013513913</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/TmFsaXNhbGEuS2Fybi4xNjg5My4xMDg5OEByaGlqcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">