Top Finance Jobs in Japan

Provides technical and domain expertise during sales cycles for ServiceNow solutions. Leads discovery workshops, product demonstrations, customer technical discussions, competitive analysis, and solution positioning. Partners with sales, product management, marketing, channel partners, and professional services to build pipeline, achieve territory revenue goals, improve products, and support executive briefings and industry events.

Manage the hotel’s finance and accounting function, including financial controls, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, cost optimization, capital investment returns, and operational business support. Lead and develop the finance team while improving efficiency through technology and providing financial guidance to the General Manager and hotel operations.

Lead finance, regulatory, and statutory operations for Wise’s Japan entities. Responsibilities include capital adequacy monitoring, client fund segregation, regulatory submissions, JGAAP statutory reporting, IFRS-to-JGAAP reconciliation, audits, tax coordination, banking administration, vendor management, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, and Board reporting. The role partners with Product, Compliance, Banking, Expansion, Regional Finance, and Group Finance teams and may support regional expansion.

Manage hotel finance and accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, payment verification, journal entries, invoice processing, expense reviews, financial data management, reporting, and support for monthly and annual closing. The role also assists with internal audits, compliance activities, and general Finance department administration while collaborating with hotel departments.

Supports hotel finance and accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, payment verification, journal entries, invoice processing, expense reviews, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close support, and internal audit compliance. Collaborates with front desk and hotel departments while maintaining accurate financial records. No prior accounting experience is required, making this an entry-level opportunity for candidates interested in developing a hotel finance career.

Lead financial strategy, business planning, rolling forecasts, managerial accounting, and revenue simulations. Build three-statement models for M&A and investments, support due diligence, manage cash flow, and oversee external accounting partners. Partner with global finance and executives in English while driving cross-functional initiatives and scalable operational processes in a rapidly growing transportation business.

Supports the Financial Controller in establishing the Tokyo finance function during pre-opening. Manages accounts receivable and payable activities, including reconciliations across SAGE, banking, POS, Opera, My Micros, and Adaco; invoice and payment processing; intercompany journals; refunds; VAT documentation; balance sheet preparation; audit support; variance investigation; and ERP or finance transformation testing.

Manage Lloyd’s Japan financial reporting, accounting, treasury, tax, regulatory reporting, financial controls, audits, cash flow, budgeting, and management reporting. The role supports statutory accounts, JFSA submissions, finance system enhancements, and stakeholder relationships across the Lloyd’s market. Strong Japanese accounting, taxation, insurance-sector, audit, financial control, and regulatory reporting expertise is required, along with fluent Japanese and strong English communication skills.

The Michelin APAC Finance Graduate Program develops early-career professionals through broad finance experiences, including accounting, audit, finance transformation, credit management, business control, and project work. Participants receive mentoring, regional exposure, and opportunities across finance leadership and transformation roles. The Bangkok-based program seeks bachelor's degree holders with up to three years of experience, strong business English, collaborative problem-solving skills, and willingness to work across APAC.

Leads all finance and commercial management activities for Japan, including budgeting, forecasting, performance management, accounting, US-GAAP reporting, tax compliance, treasury, risk management, internal controls, audits, and statutory filings. Acts as financial partner to the Country Managing Director, manages four direct reports, oversees banking and foreign exchange risks, and ensures regulatory and corporate policy compliance.

Manages project finance, accounting compliance, statutory and group reporting, internal controls, audits, tax coordination, and financial risk. Oversees project budgets, costs, margins, revenue recognition, contracts, and subcontractor payments. Supports month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, regulatory compliance, SOX controls, process automation, ERP implementation, and finance transformation. Supervises assistant accountants and provides technical accounting guidance across PRC GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP requirements.

Leads Nike Japan’s Business Planning and FP&A team, overseeing long-range financial planning, operating plans, budgets, forecasting, performance analysis, reporting, and management insights. Partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to guide strategic decisions, identify risks and opportunities, improve financial processes, and support profitable growth. Manages four finance professionals and develops a high-performing, inclusive team.

Supports product control for Institutional Equity businesses, including P&L and balance sheet reporting, reconciliations, financial analysis, management reporting, and control processes. The role coordinates with Finance, trading desks, Operations, Technology, Risk, and offshore teams to investigate discrepancies, complete recurring deliverables, support month-end close, and improve or automate reporting processes.

Trade agency securities lending positions across Japanese and APAC equity, fixed-income, and funding markets. Manage trading books, generate revenue, identify portfolio opportunities, maintain counterparty and internal relationships, and manage market risk. Provide market commentary, collaborate with Operations and Corporate Actions teams, and use technology and analytics to optimize trading and portfolio management.

Lead Asia Commodities product control for Finance, overseeing daily P&L and attribution, balance sheet, capital, expense, revenue, sales credit, and management reporting. Review Mumbai processes, communicate financial changes to business heads, manage risks and controls, and collaborate with Finance, business, risk, technology, legal, compliance, tax, and accounting teams. The role requires advanced finance expertise, strong Excel and VBA skills, leadership, and at least eight years of relevant experience.

Leads AXS Japan’s finance function and Tokyo-based team, overseeing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, treasury, cash flow, settlements, payroll, tax, audits, compliance, and financial controls. Partners with senior management and global finance teams on strategy, expansion, risk management, and operational improvements while managing Japanese statutory requirements and multinational financial activities.

Supports Coach Japan financial forecasting, sales and gross-margin planning, periodic reporting, variance analysis, and long-range planning. Communicates performance insights to leadership and business partners, supports sales-driving promotions, evaluates store-related CAPEX investments, and performs ad-hoc financial analysis. Requires advanced Excel, Japanese and English proficiency, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders.

Drive financial planning, forecasting, performance management, and strategic analysis for Microsoft's Copilot and Cowork businesses in Japan. Analyze revenue, pipeline, paid seats, adoption, usage, consumption, and renewals; establish KPIs; assess risks and scenarios; and provide recommendations to business leaders. Partner with Sales, Go-to-Market, Customer Success, Deal Desk, and Finance teams while improving data quality, analytical frameworks, compliance, and executive communication.

Owns finance systems supporting billing, revenue recognition, tax, payments, integrations, and month-end close. Translates accounting requirements into Salesforce configurations, maintains Salesforce-to-Sage Intacct transaction integrity, troubleshoots billing and synchronization issues, defines requirements for products and pricing changes, and automates Quote-to-Cash processes. Key standards include IFRS 15 and ASC 606.

Manage Indonesia’s end-to-end finance function, including month-end close, reconciliations, management reporting, invoicing, tax filings, audits, budgeting, forecasting, payroll monitoring, and cash flow reporting. The role also supports regional stakeholders, oversees finance service providers, initiates payments, ensures accounting and controls accuracy, and serves as a finance systems subject matter expert for Southeast Asia.

Participate in a 2.5-year finance leadership development program with rotating assignments across business unit finance, accounting, tax, supply chain, and R&D finance. Develop expertise in financial analysis, planning, reporting, process improvement, and leadership through on-the-job training, global instruction, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. Present complex analyses, influence business partners using data, manage change, and build relationships with senior leaders.

Support Japan deal structuring and business development finance across deal lifecycle. Perform financial modelling, scenario analysis, benchmarking, and ROI/NPV reviews. Advise account teams and legal on deal economics and compliance, drive reporting and data integrity, build financial capabilities within the business, and support regional Deal Management projects to ensure profitable, compliant customer agreements.

Leads finance business partnering for Japan and a regional district, advising senior leadership through advanced financial modeling, FP&A, forecasting, risk analysis, investment evaluation, and strategic planning. Oversees financial performance, governance, process improvements, executive reporting, and cross-functional initiatives. Mentors finance team members and requires native Japanese, business-level English, and substantial corporate finance or FP&A experience.

Leads finance for Ipsen’s Japan affiliate, partnering with the General Manager and leadership team on strategy, budgeting, forecasting, performance management, commercial decisions, statutory and tax reporting, controls, audits, risk management, cash flow, and resource allocation. The role provides financial insights, scenario analysis, governance, and business-case evaluation while coordinating with regional and global finance teams.

Leads financial reporting and analysis under GAAP, regulatory, and local statutory requirements. Analyzes Japan client financials and transactions, advises senior leadership, establishes controls, supports strategic planning, and manages finance risk and control agendas. Serves as a subject matter expert on reporting processes, systems, product analytics, and issue resolution while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and policies.