Revenue Controller

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

Job Title : Revenue Controller / Analyst

Location : Tokyo, Japan

Employment Type : full-time

Job Summary

The Revenue Controller has responsibility for the financial control of revenue contracts and Annualised Recurring Revenue (ARR) for all Japan operations.

Reporting to the Sr. Finance Manager, the Revenue Controller is part of a small in-house commercial finance team which is supported by a shared service centre based in Kuala Lumpur. At AVEVA the commercial finance function has full ownership for the entity ledgers, revenue, accounting, tax, compliance, treasury and reporting.

Good controllership of revenue at AVEVA means a focus on the accuracy of our data, thorough understanding of our commercial contracts and go-to-market methods, adherence to internal controls, timely reporting of results to Group, and engagement with the wider Finance Operations team to continuously improve our processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue and ARR Management

Manage and interface with the shared service centre and Order Entry function, taking full responsibility for the deliverables.

Keep up to date with Oracle functionality and process updates!

Develop and document revenue processes and controls, identify opportunities for improvement.

Reconciliation between Salesforce and ledgers for deals closed and revenue recognised.

Business partnering with Sales function and preparation of ARR & Revenue forecast

Review of forecast ARR & revenue against actuals and reporting of variance analysis

Revenue and ARR accounting and assurance

Responsible for the monthly revenue / ARR close cycle to ensure accurate and timely revenue reporting and signoff.

Review of contract balances (contract assets, liabilities and debtors), ensuring that balances are accurate, and they represent true picture, and they unwind in accordance with forecast and IFRS 15 requirements.

Finance support for commercial deal review and structuring.

Review of large and complex contracts in accordance with IFRS15, and working with the Group Revenue team on areas of accounting complexity

Working on complex deal revenue recognition and writing of accounting papers

Analytical review of contract balances and revenue, providing analysis as required to Group.

Working closely with the Finance, sales and operations stakeholders to help them understand revenues booked in the local ledger.

Compliance and Internal Control Adherence

Ensuring compliance with the Group’s internal control framework, and enhancing those controls where necessary with reference to revenue

Preparation for internal audit and responding to requests.

External / Internal audit liaison and compliance

Reconciliation of revenue for per IFRS and Local GAAP

Reconciliation of Revenue with IFRS / Local GAAP / tax returns

Other duties

Any other accounting and finance tasks as required to support the Japan business operations.

Finance at AVEVA

Our team of almost 500 Finance professionals are central to AVEVA’s £1bn+ business. We cover everything from procurement and FP&A to sales forecasting and internal risk management, and we’re playing a leading role in our company’s transition to a subscription-based business model.

AVEVA is laying the groundwork for serious, sustainable growth, meaning there’s a lot for the team to do – and a lot of interesting opportunities. We’ve got a skilled and well-staffed team, strong leadership with a clear vision, and a big role to play in the business’s transformation : it’s a great time to be joining us!

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Japan Benefits include :

Flex working hour system, starting from total 22 days annual leaves, parental leave, additional leaves, Relo Club employee benefits, well-being support, life insurance, pension, company’s gift, education support.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

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Hybrid working

By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process

Interested? Great! Get started by submitting your cover letter and CV through our application portal. AVEVA is committed to recruiting and retaining people with disabilities. Please let us know in advance if you need reasonable support during your application process.

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About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy. Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets : sustainability-report.aveva.com /

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