Your new company

• Our client is a leading global medical device organisation specialising in advanced analytical technologies that is listed on NYSE.
• They have a large global footprint with HQ in the U.S. and approx. 2,700+ employees and revenues exceeding $1Bn worldwide.
• Their Japan operations have their HQ in Tokyo with additional offices in Osaka and approx. 100+ employees and revenues of around $150M. Japan is their fastest-growing market globally.
• Our client is looking for a hands-on, proven finance leader to drive growth and financial process improvement.

Your new role

• Reporting direct to Japan Country Manager, the Finance Director leads a finance team of 5 permanent staff plus vendor support.

• You will oversee FP&A (budgeting, forecasting, P&L review) and accounting (cashflow, AP/AR, inventory) in compliance with USGAAP, JGAAP, and corporate statutory/tax requirements.

• Key stakeholders include country leadership, APAC finance, HQ finance, sales and service leaders, and group CFO.

• The balance of the role is initially around 60% Accounting / 40% FP&A as you will be key to providing guidance on accounting, tax, and compliance.

• Additional expertise that is valuable is revenue recognition across lease/rebate, product and service models.

• You will be expected to drive process improvements in expense tracking, sales analysis, and business planning.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven Finance leader with hands-on experience in FP&A and Accounting.

• Strong Accounting & Tax knowledge of JGAAP and USGAAP.

• Experience cross-functional business partner at leadership level.

• People management of up to 6 members, including coaching and performance management.

• Language requirements : Fluent Japanese and business-level English.

• Systems experience in Oracle, HFM and data visualisation with PowerBI is desirable.
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Lead finance for the fastest-growing market for the business globally tasked with driving process improvement.

• Join a company with a strong industry reputation for quality products.

• Workstyle: Fully office-based with flex-time options.

• The career path includes opportunities across group companies and regional leadership roles.

• Package: Up to ¥22M including base salary (12 payments), 20% performance bonus with DC pension.

What you need to do now

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