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ファイナンシャルコントローラー/ Financial Controller

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A multinational healthcare company is looking for a Financial Controller. The selected candidate will manage financial risks, oversee financial planning and controls, support strategic decision-making, and ensure compliance across financial operations and distributor management.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide financial counsel and analysis for proposed strategic growth initiatives and monitor local operations performance against financial plans
  • Drive development and preparation of financial business plans and supporting analysis
  • Advise senior management on profit maximisation, resource prioritisation, distributor management, and operational activities
  • Manage full CFS functions including OTC, P2P, RTR month end, year end, FP&A, statutory reporting, tax, treasury, company secretary, and cash flow management
  • Ensure integrity and reasonableness of financial data and compliance with corporate and division financial policies and procedures
  • Implement and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
  • Ensure compliance with customs, antiboycott, embargo, and trade control laws and regulations
  • Provide timely recommendations regarding financial risks associated with trade activities and inventory issues
  • Cooperate with regional distributors to minimise write-offs and returns
  • Review and approve distributor claims in coordination with finance and demand planning teams

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance or accounting
  • 12-15 years of relevant experience, preferably in the healthcare or life science industry
  • Knowledge of financial planning, controls, statutory reporting, tax, treasury, and cash flow management
  • Understanding of GAAP and corporate financial compliance procedures
  • Native level Japanese; business level English

About the Company:

This organisation operates in the healthcare and life sciences industry, supporting global operations through strong financial governance and compliance management. The company is recognised for delivering strategic financial leadership and driving sustainable business growth across international markets.

Keywords:
財務管理, ファイナンスコントローラー, 会計, 財務分析, FP&A, キャッシュフロー管理, リスク管理, コンプライアンス, ライフサイエンス, ヘルスケア, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: 5793QJ

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: Health and Safety

Salary: ¥16,000,000 - ¥22,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 5793QJ-0FF02525

Date posted: 29 May 2026

Consultant: John Bradfield-Mullen

Phone number: +81 3 4570 1705

john.bradfield@robertwalters.co.jp

John Bradfield-Mullen

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