Corporate Planning & Strategy Lead

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Strategy & Planning
• Support the development and execution of corporate strategies and mid- to long-term business plans
• Conduct market analysis, competitive research, and strategic business analysis
• Prepare strategic reports and materials for executive leadership and board discussions
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Analyze business performance, identify key drivers, and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Support the formulation of mid-term management plans and business strategies
• Own the budgeting and forecasting process to ensure financial alignment with strategic goals.
IPO Preparation & Investor Relations (IR)
• Support IPO preparation initiatives in collaboration with management and external advisors
• Lead the creation of high-quality financial materials, including the equity story and investor presentation decks, based on in-depth market research and benchmarking.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external stakeholders (investors, auditors, and potential underwriters) after IPO
• Establish internal processes necessary for a public company, including compliance and governance readiness

Qualifications:

Must to have
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3 - 8 years of professional experience in one or more of the following:
  o   Corporate planning / corporate strategy
  o   FP&A or financial analysis
  o   Management consulting
  o   Investment banking / investment firms
  o   Startup or high-growth technology companies
  o   Transaction Services, Valuations, or M&A advisory at Big 4 firm
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
  o   Advanced proficiency in building and maintaining complex, integrated financial models (3-statement models) and valuation simulations from scratch using Excel/Google Sheets.
  o   Deep understanding of financial statements, unit economics, and capital structures.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
  o   Proven ability to craft high-quality, logically structured, and visually compelling presentation materials (Pitch Decks) for executive leadership and external investors.
• Industry Interest
  o   Passion for or experience in deep-tech, robotics, hardware industries.
• Growth Mindset
  o   High Agility & Proactive Adaptability: A proactive mindset with the exceptional agility to thrive amidst extremely rapid and intense situational changes, turning volatility into opportunities to fuel the company’s rapid scaling and drive long-term strategic value.
• Native level of Japanese and business-level English
Nice to have
• Experience in high-growth startup environments
• Financing & IPO Exposure
  o   Familiarity with collaborating with external stakeholders, such as lead underwriters (securities firms), auditors, and legal counsel.
• Consulting, strategy, or investment background
• Ability to operate in fast-paced and ambiguous environments

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strategic thinker with strong business judgment
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
• Highly analytical with strong financial acumen
• Proactive and able to drive initiatives independently
• Interested in building systems and processes in a growing organization

Employment Terms:

• Contract Term: No fixed term
• Probation Period: 3 months (may be extended up to 6 months)
• Work Location: Headquarters office – Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo (May be subject to change to another location designated by the company)
• Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (8 working hours/day with a 1-hour break)
• Holidays: Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays (including year-end and New Year holidays)
• Salary: Annual salary system
• Social Insurance: Full coverage under the Japanese social insurance system
• Remarks: Please note that your job responsibilities may be subject to change after joining the company. This may include changes to the scope of responsibility, reporting lines, or team assignment.