Manager Operations Finance
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LocationTokyo, Japan
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
DepartmentFinance
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
CPA, CA, JCPA, or equivalent professional qualification
8+ years of progressive finance experience in multinational environments
Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and controllership
Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills
Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability
Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1)
Business level of English skills
Experience in industrial, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or technology sectors
Knowledge of Japanese statutory reporting and tax requirements
Experience leading finance transformation or process improvement initiatives
Position Summary
The Finance Manager, Japan is responsible for leading the country’s finance function, including financial planning & analysis, controllership, compliance, business partnering, and team leadership. This role serves as a strategic advisor to the Japan leadership team, driving business performance, financial integrity, and achievement of corporate objectives.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with business leaders to support strategic decision-making and profitable growth.
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Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
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Deliver insightful financial analysis, performance reporting, and business recommendations.
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Drive revenue, margin, cash flow, and working capital improvements.
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Evaluate investments, commercial proposals, pricing, and capital expenditure requests.
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Ensure compliance with SOX, Vertiv policies, accounting standards, tax regulations, and local statutory requirements.
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Lead internal and external audits and maintain a strong internal control environment.
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Manage banking, tax, insurance, and financial risk management activities.
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Drive finance process improvements, automation, and reporting enhancements.
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Lead, coach, and develop the finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
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Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
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CPA, CA, JCPA, or equivalent professional qualification.
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8+ years of progressive finance experience in multinational environments.
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Strong experience in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and controllership.
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Proven people leadership and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability.
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Business-level Japanese（JLPT N1） and business level of English skills.
Preferred
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Experience in industrial, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or technology sectors.
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Knowledge of Japanese statutory reporting and tax requirements.
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Experience leading finance transformation or process improvement initiatives.
What Success Looks Like
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Trusted financial advisor to the Japan leadership team.
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Accurate and insightful financial planning, reporting, and forecasting.
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Strong governance, compliance, and internal controls.
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Improved profitability, cash flow, and working capital performance.
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Development of a high-performing finance organization.