Company Profile Our client is a globally recognized leader in industrial solutions, known for innovation, quality, and strong market presence across multiple regions. With a well-established footprint in Japan and close alignment with global headquarters, the business is focused on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and continuous transformation, offering a high-impact environment for senior finance professionals. The Role Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Head of Controlling will lead the end-to-end controlling function in Japan, acting as a key strategic partner to the business. You will drive financial performance, provide insightful analysis, and support decision-making across commercial and operational teams. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis</li><li>Provide strategic insights to drive profitability and business growth</li><li>Partner with sales and operational leaders to optimize pricing, margins, and cost structures</li><li>Oversee management reporting and ensure alignment with global standards</li><li>Drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the controlling team</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>10+ years of experience in FP&A / controlling within a multinational environment</li><li>Proven leadership experience managing finance teams</li><li>Background in industrial / manufacturing / B2B environments preferred</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders</li><li>Experience driving finance transformation and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP)</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Senior leadership role with high visibility to regional and global headquarters</li><li>Opportunity to act as a true business partner influencing strategic decisions</li><li>Involvement in transformation and performance improvement initiatives</li><li>Collaborative, international working environment</li><li>Pathway toward Finance Director / CFO-level progression</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 14 - 16 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013447667 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 <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjIwNzIyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Tokyo,
remote
Permanent
14.0M - 16.0M JPY / Yearly
Company Profile Our client is a globally recognized leader in industrial solutions, known for innovation, quality, and strong market presence across multiple regions. With a well-established footprint in Japan and close alignment with global headquarters, the business is focused on sustainable growth, operational excellence, and continuous transformation, offering a high-impact environment for senior finance professionals. The Role Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Head of Controlling will lead the end-to-end controlling function in Japan, acting as a key strategic partner to the business. You will drive financial performance, provide insightful analysis, and support decision-making across commercial and operational teams. Key responsibilities include: <ul><li>Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis</li><li>Provide strategic insights to drive profitability and business growth</li><li>Partner with sales and operational leaders to optimize pricing, margins, and cost structures</li><li>Oversee management reporting and ensure alignment with global standards</li><li>Drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the controlling team</li><li>Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies</li></ul> Your Skills <ul><li>10+ years of experience in FP&A / controlling within a multinational environment</li><li>Proven leadership experience managing finance teams</li><li>Background in industrial / manufacturing / B2B environments preferred</li><li>Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders</li><li>Experience driving finance transformation and process improvement initiatives</li><li>Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP)</li><li>Fluent Japanese and business-level English</li></ul> Key Highlights of the Role <ul><li>Senior leadership role with high visibility to regional and global headquarters</li><li>Opportunity to act as a true business partner influencing strategic decisions</li><li>Involvement in transformation and performance improvement initiatives</li><li>Collaborative, international working environment</li><li>Pathway toward Finance Director / CFO-level progression</li></ul> Location Tokyo Salary 14 - 16 million yen Reference Number: 06940-0013447667 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 <img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2luYS5raWt1Y2hpLjIwNzIyLjEwODk4QHJoaWpwLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-06-09T00:58:53Z

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