Job Description

Purpose of the Role

• Support/coordinate budgeting, financial reporting/analysis, propose productivity improvements.

Key Accountabilities

• Budget & Forecast: Develop and coordinate budgets, monitor changes, provide risk/opportunity analysis, pursue savings, ensure timely and clear reporting.
• Financial Analysis: Provide timely project financial analysis, highlight risks/opportunities.
• Accounting Closing: Conduct monthly/yearly closings per German/Japan GAAP.
• Compliance: Ensure statements comply with local/corporate guidelines, proper use of systems/software.
• Communication: Regularly communicate with business partners, ensure accountability for financial deviations.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Finance (Controlling, Accounting, or Auditing)
• Solid knowledge of accounting and controlling (university degree or relevant certificates)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Bilingual: Japanese (native) and English (business level)

Nice to have

• Experience with financial reporting in multinational companies
• Knowledge of German GAAP and/or Japanese GAAP
• Experience with financial systems/software (SAP, etc.)
• GenAI knowledge or experience applying AI tools in finance