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財務・管理会計ディレクター/ Finance & Controlling Director

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An international automotive manufacturer is seeking a Finance & Controlling Director. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring the company’s financial stability, transparency, compliance and business steering. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Overall responsibility for Finance and Controlling performance, including financial planning, management reporting, accounting, tax, treasury, internal controls and governance
  • Provide transparent, reliable and timely financial information to support management decisions and safeguard company assets
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, Group policies, local accounting and tax requirements, audit standards and company procedures
  • Develop and maintain a capable, compliant and efficient Finance and Controlling organisation with clear roles, documented processes and adequate controls
  • Identify, communicate and mitigate financial, operational and compliance risks within the function and across cross-functional business decisions
  • Lead the Finance and Controlling organisation by managing personnel and overseeing daily operations

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related
  • More than 10 years of relevant experience in finance, controlling, accounting, tax, treasury, audit or related corporate finance functions
  • Several years in a leadership role in an international or multinational environment
  • Strong knowledge of financial controlling, business planning, budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, IFRS, JGAAP, tax, treasury, liquidity management, internal controls and audit processes
  • Proficient in ERP, reporting, and office productivity tools
  • High integrity, sound judgment, strong communication and negotiation skills, leadership capability, analytical thinking, cost discipline and process improvement mindset
  • Excellent people management skills
  • Native level Japanese; fluent level English

Preferred Requirements:

  • Professional accounting, tax, treasury or controlling qualification
  • Proficient in German

About the Company:

One of the world’s most renowned manufacturers of superior automobiles. With headquarters in Europe, this company has established a steadfast position as a market leader.

Keywords:

財務, 会計, 財務統括責任者, 税務, 監査, 資金管理, 自動車, メーカー, 外資系

Job Ref: 8AIIHE

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: Automotive

Salary: ¥17,000,000 - ¥21,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Director

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Third Language: German - Professional working

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: 8AIIHE-B7DA7298

Date posted: 26 August 2026

Consultant: Ahbab Areeb