Recruitment requirements
Finance Manager (Kobe Head Office)
Recruitment requirements
Finance Manager (Kobe Head Office)
| Position | Finance Manager (Kobe Head Office) |
|---|---|
| Location | Kobe Headquarters (2 minutes’ walk from Medical Center Station) |
| Background of the Position |
This opening follows the departure of the previous manager, but it is far more than a backfill position. At a time when the company is further strengthening its financial governance and management platform, we are looking for a finance leader who can play a central role in supporting sustainable business. This role offers the opportunity to go beyond managing day-to-day finance operations. You will help shape a stronger finance function, provide meaningful insights for business decisions, and work closely with both local leadership and global division headquarters. It is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to make a visible impact and grow as a key member of the organization. |
| Key Accountabilities |
As a Finance Manager, you will oversee financial and accounting operations as well as team management. • Provide transparent, accurate, relevant, and timely financial information to leadership • Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and compliance • Drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance management |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
【Financial Advisor】 • Serve as the primary financial advisor to CEO & Management • Keep management informed of business performance and provide information on all financial matters • Identify financial risks and opportunities and assist leadership with course-corrective actions 【Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis】 • Lead closing, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes • Ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency of financial data of the Company 【Financial Advisor】 • Serve as the primary financial advisor to CEO & Management • Keep management informed of business performance and provide information on all financial matters • Identify financial risks and opportunities and assist leadership with course-corrective actions 【Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis】 • Lead closing, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes • Ensure accuracy, reliability, and consistency of financial data of the Company 【Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance】 • Ensure effective internal controls on financial data • Conduct periodic self-audits to ensure integrity of financial data • Coordinate and serve as primary contact for external auditors • Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements • Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and finance risk management practices are in place 【Process Improvement & Systems】 • Drive standardization and continuous improvement of financial processes • Promote processes revision of to reduce transaction costs and finance activity complexity |
| Skills needed | 【Mandatory】 • Experience in accounting and/or finance in a corporate environment • Team management experience • English Speaking & Writing 【Preferred】 • Experience with IFRS reporting • Experience in a multinational or foreign-affiliated company |
| Working hours | 9:00 – 17:00 (7 hours/day, flexible working hours system available) |
| Benefits include |
• Paid Time Off (PTO) • Social insurance • Retirement plan (Defined Contribution) • Training and certification support • Employee benefit programs (welfare services, etc.) |
| Compensation & Benefits | Compensation will be determined in consideration of the candidate’s experience, skills, and prior compensation. • Bonus: 3 times per year (approx. 7 months in total, based on performance) • Salary review: once per year |
| Company Overview |
• Part of a global French industrial group operating in over 30 countries • Strong and stable business foundation • Long-term employment environment with excellent work-life balance |
| Why Join This Role |
• Play a highly visible role with direct exposure to senior management and real influence on business decisions • Gain broad international exposure through close collaboration with global division headquarters and experience with IFRS-based reporting • Take ownership of a critical function and help drive the future development of the finance organization with a high degree of autonomy |