Opportunity Details

The client, a well-established international company in Japan, is seeking a Country Finance Director to join their team. With a strong company culture focused on people-centric values, the client has been operating in Japan for over 20 years and specializes in providing business services to multinational and Japanese corporations. The successful candidate will report to the APAC Finance Director and work closely with the Senior Managing Director to deliver the strategic growth plan for the Japanese business. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient governance across key business functions, providing commercial input on strategic initiatives, and leading the finance, payroll, contractor services, and office administration teams.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong understanding of business operations and be able to provide expert financial analysis to aid in key decision making. They will work closely with senior functional and operational leaders within the business to solve key commercial issues and provide guidance to non-financially trained stakeholders. The Country Finance Director will also be responsible for managing the country payroll and Contractor Services functions, ensuring proactive management over contractors as a critical element of the Japan strategic plan. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional to make a significant impact within a well-established international company in Japan.

Overall, the Country Finance Director role at the client offers the chance to be a key player in driving strategic growth and ensuring effective governance within the Japanese business. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a people-led organization that values its employees and provides a supportive company culture. With a focus on partnering with the business on strategic initiatives and providing expert financial insight, the Country Finance Director will play a crucial role in contributing to the client's success in the Japanese market.