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Regional CFO

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A global automotive manufacturing company is seeking a Regional CFO. The selected candidate will lead financial strategy, drive process improvements, and oversee regional financial operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish strategies and policies for sales, cost assessment, taxes, assets, budgets, credit, and cash flow management
  • Drive margin improvement and pricing strategy through financial leadership
  • Lead process improvements in financial reporting and forecasting
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, purchasing, and sales to increase profitability
  • Oversee capital spending and reinforce financial accountability
  • Hire, mentor, and develop regional and plant financial teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting or related field
  • More than 20 years of finance experience
  • More than 10 years of finance leadership experience in the automotive manufacturing industry
  • Skilled in financial reporting tools, SAP or other ERP systems, and costing, tax, treasury management
  • Proficient in reading and analysing financial and legal documents
  • Capable of implementing solutions from data analysis
  • Possess a valid CPA qualification

About the Company:

A global leader in automotive safety, this company specialises in developing cutting-edge technologies that protect lives on the road. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, it delivers advanced solutions trusted by top automakers worldwide.

Keywords:

自動車業界, 財務戦略, 原価管理, 経営企画, 経理, マージン改善, キャッシュフロー, ファイナンスリーダー, 工場財務, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: BS5NXH

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Accountant

Industry: Automotive

Salary: ¥17,000,000 - ¥22,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Executive

Language: Japanese - Professional working

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Shiga

Job Reference: BS5NXH-6622540B

Date posted: 22 July 2025

Consultant: Meron Mesfin