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ビジネスコントローラー/ Business Controller

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A renowned manufacturing company is looking for a Business Controller. The selected candidate will oversee finance and accounting operations while driving financial planning, performance analysis, reporting, and business improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee finance and accounting operations in collaboration with the Shared Service Centre
  • Analyse costs, profitability, and financial performance to support business decisions
  • Lead planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
  • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions
  • Monitor cash flow, costs, and profitability against business objectives
  • Strengthen internal controls, accounting compliance, and financial governance
  • Coordinate month-end closing, review transactions, resolve accounting issues, and ensure financial accuracy

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in finance, accounting, or business (MBA is a plus)
  • More than 15 years of experience in the finance/accounting or business control of industrial related equipment manufacturer
  • Understanding of GAAP
  • Knowledge of contracts terms and conditions and associated financial risk
  • Familiarity with information system
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • Professional level Japanese; business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Possess valid CPA qualification

About the Company:

A well-established company with more than 100 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. They work with highly advanced technology to bring products and services to consumers and businesses around the world.

Keywords:

アカウンティング, ファイナンス, 経理, 財務, 会計, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: IC786P

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Business Control

Industry: Manufacturing and Production

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Kanagawa

Job Reference: IC786P-EFDFBE35

Date posted: 22 September 2026

Consultant: YeeWen Mui