The Finance & Administration Manager role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take on a broad leadership position within a growing international organisation. This role plays an important part in supporting business performance across finance, administration, compliance, and operational functions, while collaborating closely with regional leadership and senior management. It is ideal for candidates seeking greater responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to both local and regional initiatives.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a small finance team while overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, credit management, reconciliations, and payment processes.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, monthly closing activities, statutory compliance, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
Manage treasury functions, including cash flow planning, banking relationships, and funding requirements.
Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, internal controls, policies, procedures, and standard operating processes.
Conduct financial analysis, variance reviews, scenario modelling, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning to support business objectives.
Partner with commercial and service teams by providing financial guidance, contract support, profitability analysis, and business performance insights.
Support regional projects and administrative functions, including logistics coordination, facility management, HR administration, IT coordination, and other operational initiatives that contribute to organisational effectiveness.
Requirements
Degree in Accounting or Nissho Bookkeeping Level 2 qualification.
Minimum 5 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
Knowledge of Japanese regulations, compliance requirements, and financial reporting practices.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with information systems and technology.
Experience with ERP systems is preferred.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and time management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Adaptable, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skills.
Legally authorised to work in Japan and able to work from the Osaka area.
Benefits
Company-provided mobile phone and laptop.
Monthly vehicle allowance.
Hybrid working arrangement with remote working options.
Flexible medical benefits programme.
Annual leave entitlement based on length of service.
Compassionate leave.
Calamity leave.
Medical leave.
Hospitalisation leave.
About the Company
A company in the industrial machinery and manufacturing technology industry. This international organisation provides advanced processing technologies and solutions for a range of materials used across manufacturing sectors and maintains a strong presence across Asia through an extensive regional support network.