Position Summary
The Financial Manager plays a key role in supporting the company’s financial operations by managing audit-related activities, budgeting, transfer pricing initiatives, and cash flow management. This position serves as a financial liaison between department managers/teams and the General Manager (GM), ensuring accurate reporting, sound financial control, and smooth cross-functional communication.
While the Accounting Manager will lead most audit processes, the Financial Manager will primarily handle audit-related communication and coordination that requires Japanese language skills, including interaction with the parent company.
This role may expand in the future to include payment processing responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support external financial audits and respond to audit inquiries, particularly in areas requiring Japanese communication
- Coordinate and support group consolidated financial statement audit processes, including communication with the parent company
- Develop budget proposals and support budget planning activities
- Prepare, analyze, and report various accounting and financial data to the General Manager (GM)
- Support transfer pricing compliance and initiatives
- Manage cash flow and oversee related purchasing / ordering controls
- Collaborate with department managers and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and financial transparency
- (Future scope) Potential involvement in payment processing and settlement operations
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Solid knowledge of accounting, finance, and taxation
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
- Knowledge of trade / import-export business practices
- Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with managers, teams, and leadership
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in audit support and/or consolidated financial reporting
- Experience with transfer pricing-related processes
- Business-level Japanese (required for parent company communication); English proficiency for internal reporting and coordination
- Experience working in an international or multinational environment
Position in the Organization
This role sits between the General Manager and various department managers/teams, acting as a key financial partner across the organization. The Financial Manager will help bridge communication and reporting needs, particularly in finance-related matters involving the parent company.
Additional Notes
- This is a cross-functional role requiring strong coordination and communication skills
- The role may evolve over time to include additional finance operations such as settlement/payment responsibilities