Finance Controller

Reporting directly to the APAC Controlling Director of our Engineering and R&D Business line, you will oversee all controlling activities for Japan. Acting as a Finance Business Partner for the country Managing Director, you will be in the middle of all finance-related decisions and in charge of providing financial analysis and supporting decision making by providing financial expertise.   

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances 
• Project controlling, advising business teams on how to maximize financial performance at customer engagement level. Support project kick-off and closure in financial systems. 
• Support Business team in decision making related to deals, delivery or investment 
• Ownership of monthly reporting cycles, including monthly actuals, forecast and annual budget exercise 
• Providing financial analysis and reports; pro-active involvement in improving reporting and processes across Finance 
• Support month-end and year-end close process 
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls 
• Presentation of the financial position with valuable analysis on variances and key risks 
• Strong cooperation with Business Controllers; handling ad hoc request from senior management and CG Group Finance 
• Oracle EBS - (GFS) handling 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in R2R - accounting (GL or Project accounting), controlling and/or, reporting 
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with constant exposure to senior leaders, managers and other business stakeholders 
• Knowledge of accounting fundamentals 
• Ability of multitasking, prioritizing and organizing own work in order to deliver to agreed deadlines 
• Relevant experience of working as Finance Controller, Business (BA), Data Analyst (DA) or relevant experience in a similar role within technology 
• Experience of working with data in a Capital Markets/Banking/IB environment, preferable Reference data (highly desirable) 
• Japanese native level and Business level English (line manager of the position is non-Japanese speaking. 
• Highly organized with attention to detail 
• Ability to exhibit high level of professionalism in team-oriented environment 
• Oracle EBS (GFS) knowledge would be an asset as well as experience in preparation of financial reports 
• Team player that can work with people across different departments, countries, and regions 
• Advanced MS Excel skills; strong analytical skills 
• Ability to work independently; proactive, open-minded and team player 

​​​​​​- OVERTIME WORK (​時間外労働): Yes 
- AVERAGE MONTHLY OT (残業月平均): May vary.
- SOCIAL INSURANCE (加入保険): 健康保険、厚生年金、雇用保険、労災保険
- HOLIDAYS (休日): 土、日、祝日
- OTHER (その他): Flextime, Core time 10:00 - 15:00
Work from home possible. 

Our client specializes in providing innovative consulting and technology solutions worldwide.