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Head of Finance

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A global industrial software company is seeking a Head of Finance (Senior Manager). The selected candidate will oversee financial integrity, compliance, and team leadership while partnering with key business stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Partner with business leaders on forecasting, budgeting, and performance reviews
  • Support commercial deal structuring and revenue recognition
  • Coordinate budgeting processes and manage cost controls
  • Ensure compliance with group accounting policies and internal controls
  • Oversee tax filings, statutory reporting, and corporate secretarial matters
  • Manage banking relationships, cash collection, and treasury operations
  • Review complex contracts for IFRS15 compliance and support bid management
  • Lead and develop the local finance team, including recruitment and performance reviews
  • Represent legal entities on boards and contribute to leadership initiatives
  • Collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and global finance teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting or Finance
  • More than 10 years of related experience
  • Strong financial and accounting knowledge
  • Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, revenue assurance, and commercial finance
  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams and interact with international stakeholders
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Possess a valid CA or CPA qualification

Benefits:

  • Flex working hours system
  • 22+ days annual leave, parental leave, additional leaves
  • Relo Club employee benefits, well-being support
  • Life insurance, pension, company gift, education support

About the Company:

A software and IT consultancy organisation that originated in Europe several decades ago, this global firm serves a portfolio of clients across a range of industrial fields. Always looking towards the future, the company continues to strive for innovation and quality in everything they do.

Keywords:

財務管理, 収益認識, 予算管理, チームマネジメント, 税務対応, ガバナンス, 経営企画, 内部統制, 会計原則, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: RDPY3C

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Accountant

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥15,000,000 - ¥20,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: RDPY3C-5685A34A

Date posted: 16 June 2025

Consultant: Jonathan Harli