Finance Director

Job Description

• Act as a strategic business partner to the Japan leadership team, providing financial insight and commercial guidance on key decisions and initiatives.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams including finance, payroll, contractor services, and office administration.
• Ensure strong financial governance, owning the financial control framework and ensuring compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
• Manage financial planning activities including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to support business growth.
• Oversee payroll and contractor operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proactive management of contractor revenue streams.
• Engage with regional and group finance teams, acting as the primary in-country liaison on all finance-related matters.
• Drive operational efficiency by managing vendor relationships and improving processes across business support functions.
• Lead and support strategic change projects, working closely with global and regional teams to assess, implement, and manage transformation initiatives.