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財務アシスタントマネージャー/ Assistant Finance Manager

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A multinational automotive technology company is looking for an Assistant Finance Manager. The selected candidate will lead factory accounting operations, manage closing and reporting, oversee cost and budget control, strengthen internal controls, and drive operational improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage accounting operations within the factory and lead the accounting team
  • Oversee monthly and annual closing processes and prepare financial reports
  • Prepare financial statements, variance analysis, and internal reporting
  • Manage costs and budgets and support financial control of the factory
  • Establish and operate internal control systems
  • Drive finance and accounting process improvements
  • Provide on-the-job training to team members

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above
  • More than 5 years of experience in accounting or finance
  • Experience with monthly and yearly closing processes
  • Management experience
  • Proficiency in MS PPT and MS Excel including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and advanced data analysis functions
  • Native level Japanese (JLPT N1); business level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Accounting experience in the manufacturing industry
  • Experience in cost accounting or management accounting
  • Experience in process improvement
  • Experience collaborating across multiple departments
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Possess a valid Bookkeeping Certification Level 2+

About the Company:

A global automotive technology company specialising in vehicle seating systems and components. Its Japan operations develop and manufacture complete seats, seat mechanisms, foam and trim for major automotive manufacturers, combining engineering and manufacturing expertise to deliver safe, comfortable and innovative seating solutions.

Keywords:

アシスタントファイナンスマネージャー, 経理, 財務, 工場経理, 月次決算, 年次決算, 財務報告, 原価管理, 予算管理, 内部統制, 業務改善, 管理会計, 原価計算, 求人, 外資系

Job Ref: L3M7II

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: Automotive

Salary: ¥8,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Fukuoka

Job Reference: L3M7II-243CB69B

Date posted: 23 September 2026

Consultant: Meron Mesfin