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ビジネスコントローラー/ Business Controller

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An international building materials company is looking for a Business Controller, Finance / Controlling. The selected candidate will support financial planning, reporting, analysis, and business partnering to drive performance and strategic decision-making. This is a hybrid setup role.

Responsibilities:

  • Support senior management with financial analysis, reporting, and insights to enable decision-making
  • Lead or support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
  • Develop financial models and perform analysis to support investment cases and growth initiatives
  • Monitor business performance and develop KPI reporting to enhance transparency and performance management
  • Act as a business partner to commercial and operational teams and challenge assumptions to improve outcomes
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with Group standards
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities and communicate findings to management
  • Support improvement of financial processes, reporting systems, and internal controls
  • Collaborate with regional and Group finance teams to ensure alignment with overall financial strategy

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or a related discipline
  • Several years of experience in controlling, FP&A, commercial finance, management reporting, or similar finance roles
  • Experience in business planning, investment analysis, and management decision support
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel capability
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Experience in multinational or matrix organisations
  • Possess a valid professional finance qualification

About the Company:

A global company in the building materials industry with a strong international presence and a commitment to inclusive and diverse workplaces. The organisation is undergoing continued growth and investment in its Japan operations while offering long-term career development opportunities within a global structure.

Keywords:

財務分析, 予算管理, FP&A, 事業管理, レポーティング, 投資分析, 業績管理, ERPシステム, フィナンシャルモデリング, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 2VFPQM

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Business Control

Industry: Building and Construction

Salary: ¥6,000,000 - ¥7,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 2VFPQM-8018EAB4

Date posted: 18 May 2026

Consultant: Johnny Chiang