Finance Manager (Bilingual English & Japanese speaking)

ファイナンスマネージャー （日本語・英語バイリンガル）

We are seeking a Finance Manager (Bilingual English & Japanese Speaking) to partner with commercial and operational teams to drive strong financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role supports Japan and overseas stakeholders and will play a key part in revenue optimization, billing governance, and cross-functional financial operations.

商業部門および運営部門と連携し、強固な財務計画、予測、業績管理を推進するファイナンスマネージャー(英語・日本語バイリンガル)を募集しています。本ポジションは日本および海外のステークホルダーをサポートし、収益最適化、請求ガバナンス、部門横断的な財務業務において重要な役割を担います。

About the Role

In this opportunity as a Finance Manager, you will:

• Support sales, revenue, and expense planning, monitor actual performance, and guide stakeholders to meet targets.
• Manage forecasting and analyze gaps between forecast and actual results (variance analysis).
• Advise on pricing strategy and revenue optimization initiatives.
• Maintain and support commercial and other relevant policies.
• Partner with the billing team in Japan and overseas sites to manage invoicing, overdue issues, and validate accounting matters.
• Lead sales compensation planning and related processes.
• Support accounts payable and direct debit operations.
• Support the controllership and tax teams upon request.
• Provide urgent support to the Japan operations team, including English call interpretation when needed.
• Make recommendations that may shape operational strategies and improve business outcomes.
• Address business needs and concerns promptly and professionally.

職務について 

ファイナンスマネージャーとして、以下の業務を担当いただきます。

• 売上・収益・費用の計画策定支援、実績をモニタリング、目標達成に向けた助言・支援
• 予測（フォーキャスト）を管理、予測と実績の差異（バリアンス）分析
• 価格戦略および収益最適化施策の助言
• 商取引およびその他関連ポリシーの維持・運用支援
• 日本および海外拠点の請求（Billing）チームとの連携による請求書発行、滞留／延滞対応、会計上の事項の確認・妥当性検証
• 営業報酬制度の計画策定および関連プロセス主導
• 買掛金および口座振替業務の支援
• 経理統括および税務チームへの依頼に応じた支援
• 日本オペレーションチームへの緊急支援（必要に応じた英語通訳を含む）
• オペレーション戦略の形成や事業成果の改善につながる提言
• 事業上のニーズや懸念事項への迅速かつプロフェッショナルな対応

About You

You're a strong fit for the Finance Manager role if you have:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, including managerial knowledge within a department, sub-function, or sub-business unit.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry and commercial finance drivers.
• The ability to resolve a wide range of issues through extensive training and experience.
• Basic knowledge of:
  • Billing
  • Accounts receivable/payable
  • Direct/indirect taxes
  • Tangible/intangible assets
• Fluent business-level English and Japanese (written and spoken).
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• SAP SD/MM and FICO experience (desirable).

• Strong stakeholder management across Japan and international teams
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• High attention to detail, with the ability to move quickly on urgent matters
• Confidence in communicating financial insights to non-finance stakeholders

ご自身について

以下の条件を満たす方は、ファイナンスマネージャー職に最適です。

• 5年以上の関連実務経験（部門、サブ機能、またはサブ事業単位内でのマネジメント知識を含む）
• 関連業界および商業財務の推進要因に関する実務知識
• 豊富なトレーニングと経験を通じて、幅広い問題を解決する能力
• 以下基礎知識：
  • 請求
  • 売掛金/・買掛金
  • 直接税・間接税
  • 有形資産・無形資産
• ビジネスレベルの日本語・英語運用能力 （読み書き・会話）
• 学士号（または同等の資格）
• 高度なMicrosoft Excel およびWordスキル
• SAP SD/MM および FICOの経験 （歓迎）

• 日本国内および海外チームとの強力なステークホルダーマネジメント能力
• 積極的で解決策重視の姿勢
• 細部への高い注意力と、緊急事項への迅速な対応能力
• 財務以外の関係者に対して財務的洞察を自信を持って伝えるコミュニケーション能力

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