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About the Role

A global healthcare company seeks a hands-on Finance Manager to lead the Japan finance function. This role oversees accounting, reporting, cash management, budgeting, and internal controls, requiring both strategic business partnering and day-to-day operational involvement to support business growth and improve financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual closing processes with external accounting partners.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for regional and global headquarters.
• Support statutory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting across P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis and business insights.
• Support cost management and departmental spending reviews.
• Oversee cash management, payment approvals, and daily financial operations.
• Ensure purchasing and approval processes align with company policies and controls.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on inventory accounting and operational controls.
• Monitor KPIs related to inventory and working capital efficiency.
• Oversee AR/AP processes and support credit risk management.
• Coordinate tax and audit activities with external advisors and headquarters.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and governance processes.
• Support compliance with local and global financial standards.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to local leadership.
• Collaborate closely with global finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Lead and support finance-related personnel in Japan.
• Contribute hands-on across finance activities within a lean business environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on finance experience within multinational or foreign-affiliated companies.
• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Experience working with external accounting firms and auditors.
• Understanding of internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Prior people management or team leadership experience.
• Hands-on and proactive, with strong ownership mindset.
• Able to balance operational execution with strategic thinking.
• Comfortable working in lean, fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Location

• Tokyo

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years

Benefits

• Broad ownership across the full finance function in Japan.
• High visibility with both local leadership and global headquarters.
• Opportunity to influence operational and financial decision-making in a lean organization.

About the Company

• A global healthcare company.