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経営管理マネージャー/ Business Controlling Manager

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A foreign luxury cosmetics company is seeking a Business Controlling Manager. The chosen applicant will serve as a strategic partner to brand management, providing financial expertise and insights to drive profitable growth and achieve business objectives. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

  • Support business decisions by providing relevant financial data and business KPIs with their interpretation to local and HQ management
  • Drive cost effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve profitability
  • Facilitate the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with local and HQ teams to set financial targets
  • Submit budget and forecast packages in accordance with Group timelines and guidelines
  • Monitor business progress against Budget and Forecast
  • Identify, analyse, and report Risks & Opportunities in a timely manner
  • Support relevant teams in implementing corrective actions to mitigate risks
  • Assess and maintain appropriate accruals and provisions
  • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of the group package by working closely with the local Accounting team and HQ Consolidation team
  • Assist the local Accounting team in managing internal and external audits, including accounting and tax audits
  • Support directors and brand management in ensuring that appropriate internal controls are in place

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related field (MBA is preferred)
  • More than 10 years of experience in finance (business controlling or FP&A is ideal)
  • Experience with ERP and reporting systems
  • Advanced level MS Excel and financial modelling skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Fluent level Japanese and English

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience in the FMCG Industry in a multinational company
  • Knowledge of retail
  • Proficient in French

About the Company:

A global luxury beauty company offering a portfolio of premium cosmetics, skincare and fragrance brands. With a strong international presence, the company combines beauty innovation, creativity and luxury expertise to serve customers worldwide.

Keywords:

財務, 会計, 財務責任者, FMCG, 化粧品, 小売, 外資系

Job Ref: JK1VB3

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Controller

Industry: FMCG

Salary: ¥10,000,000 - ¥12,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Native

Location: Tokyo

Job Reference: JK1VB3-DE0BBEFA

Date posted: 7 October 2026

Consultant: Hana Low