PR/118626 | Global Financial Controller (Senior Manager, Japanese Speaker)

Company: Japanese company

Position: Japanese Speaking - Global Financial Controller (Senior Manager)

Location: London

Salary: Depending on experience  

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting
  Prepare and deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Management Accounts
  Produce detailed management accounts, including variance analysis, performance commentary, and KPI reporting to support business decision-making.

• Budgeting & Forecasting
  Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting cycles, working closely with key stakeholders across the business.

• Cash Flow Management
  Manage cash flow planning, forecasting, and reporting to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational requirements.

• Internal Controls
  Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and financial processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and risk mitigation.

• Audit & Compliance
  Coordinate year-end audits and liaise with external auditors. Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including tax filings (e.g., VAT and Corporation Tax).

• Statutory Accounts
  Oversee the preparation and submission of statutory financial statements.

• Process Improvement
  Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, processes, and reporting to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Team Leadership 

• Support, mentor, and develop finance team members, ensuring a high standard of performance and collaboration.

• Stakeholder Management
  Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including auditors, banks, and advisors.

• Financial Analysis
  Deliver insightful financial analysis and ad hoc reporting to support strategic initiatives and business growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

• Proven experience in a senior finance role (e.g., Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar)

• Strong technical accounting knowledge 

• Demonstrable experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders