Financial Performance Manager - APAC
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LocationTokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
DepartmentFinance
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 28, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live14h ago
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Experienced Finance leader with a strong background in international companies operating in Japan
Broad finance expertise across FP&A, controlling, accounting, compliance, treasury, and business partnering
Fluent Japanese required
Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to influence across cultures and functions
Comfortable operating as a stand-alone finance leader with hands-on, versatile mindset
Pragmatic and business-oriented with focus on efficiency, automation, and profitability
Fluent English (C1+)
Japanese (N2+, preferrable N1)
Native Japanese is a strong plus
Experience leading change and supporting organizational transformation is highly desirable
Benefits
Paid vacation
Health insurance
Pension plan
Training and development
About the company
At Exotec, we design elegant, plug-and-play, and reliable end-to-end warehouse robotics solutions. As a leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Integrator, we support some of the world’s most iconic brands in their transition to automation. We’re proud to design technology that doesn’t just redefine intralogistics; it also makes warehouses safer, faster, more efficient, and less physically demanding for the people working inside them.
Why this role matters
As our BU Financial Performance Manager APAC, you will serve as the finance leader for Japan and the wider APAC region, acting as a trusted business partner to both local leadership and global stakeholders.
This is a highly autonomous role for someone who enjoys operating across the full spectrum of finance, from strategic planning and performance analysis to compliance, governance, and process improvement. You will play a key role in helping Exotec scale its operations across APAC while ensuring strong financial performance and alignment with global standards.
Working closely with local teams, external partners, and our global Finance organization, you will help shape how finance supports the next phase of growth in the region.
What You’ll Do
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Lead all finance activities across Japan and APAC, acting as a strategic partner to regional and global stakeholders. • Drive reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reforecasting, and long-term business planning.
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Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve performance, efficiency, and profitability.
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Partner with business leaders to support decision-making and improve financial performance across functions.
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Lead monthly closing activities and oversee cash flow, working capital, cost control, and financial risk management.
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Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, financial regulations, and internal controls.
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Manage relationships with auditors, banks, accounting firms, tax authorities, and other external partners.
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Drive process optimization, automation, and scalable ways of working, leveraging external providers where appropriate.
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Foster strong collaboration between local and global teams, helping align Japanese business requirements with Exotec’s global framework.
Requirements
We are looking for individuals who put customers first, take ownership of their work, execute with rigor, and simplify complex challenges. Successful team members demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset, collaborate effectively across functions, and contribute to collective success. At Exotec, we value people who are proactive, transparent, respectful, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellence while building long-term trust with both customers and colleagues.
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Experienced Finance leader with a strong background in international companies operating in Japan.
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Broad finance expertise across FP&A, controlling, accounting, compliance, treasury, and business partnering.
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Fluent Japanese is required; native Japanese is a strong plus.
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Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across cultures and functions.
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Comfortable operating as a stand-alone finance leader with a hands-on, versatile mindset.
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Pragmatic and business-oriented, with a focus on efficiency, automation, and profitability.
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Experience leading change and supporting organizational transformation is highly desirable.
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Able to balance local business needs with global processes and ways of working.
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Fluent English (C1+) and Japanese (N2+, preferrable N1)
Why Join Exotec?
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Take ownership of the Finance function for Japan/APAC within a truly global context.
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Play a highly visible role, partnering with local leadership and global teams to influence strategic decisions.
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Drive meaningful change by improving processes, enhancing scalability, and supporting the next phase of regional growth.
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Work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where initiative, autonomy, and impact are valued.
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Help shape the future of warehouse automation and contribute to the success of leading global brands.
Benefits
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20 days of vacation
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Health insurance
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Company defined contribution pension plan
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Numerous training and development opportunities