PR/087417 | Controlling Senior Manager【東京勤務】

JOB RESPONSIBILITIE

Controlling provides relevant Financial information to management and supports the decision making of the company to steer profitability. This is achieved through business planning (FC, LRP, Budget), monthly analysis and reporting of the business and creation/analysis of business cases. Controlling also ensures company resources are optimally used through the budget control process. The Controller coordinates brand Controlling topics, as well as facilitation of improvement and efficiency projects and enhancing Controlling documentation and compliance, and acts as contact person for
Country controller at Headquarters in Controlling related topics together with the Controlling manager.

【Job Tasks】
・Strategic Planning & Steering: Drive long-term strategic objectives and the budgeting process in alignment with Brand and Group directives.
・Business Performance Management: Ensure the achievement of short-to-mid-term business objectives through rigorous forecasting and actual result analysis.
・Profitability Monitoring: Track and steer brand results (ROS%) to ensure targets are met within the APA (Asia-Pacific) corridor.
・Risk & Opportunity Management: Monitor financial risks and opportunities to provide actionable insights for informed executive decision-making.
・Executive Reporting: Lead and facilitate Financial Review meetings with Headquarters, the Managing Director, and Brand Directors.
・Cost Control & Allocation: Oversee the accurate allocation of Group function costs and ensure strict budget approval processes.
・Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement and automation of controlling processes to enhance efficiency.
・Internal Control & Compliance: Establish and improve internal control processes and SOPs in alignment with Global Headquarters.
・Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for both internal and external auditors regarding controlling topics.
・Systems & Data Governance: Oversee the maintenance and implementation of financial systems (e.g., SAP, my.Serve) and ensure the integrity of financial information.

【Main KPIs】
-Prediction quality of FC in respective area of responsibility
-IFRS/JGAAP closing compliance
-Achievement of Group targets