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財務統括責任者/ Finance Controller

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A global data services company is looking for a Finance Controller. The qualified candidate will lead and manage all accounting operations, including financial reporting, cash and treasury management, tax compliance, and financial governance. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Transform, develop and manage the company’s accounting team
  • Handle all financial accounting operations in Japan, including transaction processing and statutory reporting
  • Operate cash and treasury management
  • Ensure tax accounting and operations compliance
  • Own financial governance in Japan
  • Handle internal and external audits
  • Work closely with internal and external stakeholders and business partners
  • Partner with Japan functions across the company
  • Act as right-hand support to the Japan Finance Director

Requirements:

  • Professional financial qualification or graduate-level degree in a finance-related field (CPA and/or related qualifications are advantageous).
  • More than 4 years in a similar role or one leading up to this position
  • Entrepreneurial mindset to create a new stage of organisational development.
  • Proactive and independent in terms of managing the responsibilities and communicating effectively with all stakeholders (internal/external)
  • Native level Japanese; business level written and verbal English

About the Company:

A leading global provider of hyperscale and colocation data centres, supporting mission-critical IT infrastructure across diverse industries. Known for high-performance connectivity, scalability, and operational excellence in key markets across Europe and Asia.

Keywords:

財務, 経理, 管理職, IT, 外資系

Job Ref: 8DZSPQ

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: IT

Salary: ¥9,000,000 - ¥15,500,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 8DZSPQ-42A475E9

Date posted: 20 April 2026

Consultant: Max Regner