The client is representing a leading global spirits business with a portfolio of premium and super premium brands and a strong international distribution footprint across key markets. The organization operates with a clear focus on profitable growth, disciplined execution, and building long-term value through strong brand performance and sound financial stewardship.
The Asia Pacific region is a strategic priority for the business, and Japan plays an important role in that growth agenda. The culture is collaborative, commercially driven, and grounded in high standards of compliance, accountability, and partnership across local and regional teams. [suggestion: The company values strong leadership, teamwork, and a proactive, results-oriented mindset.]
The Finance Director will serve as a key business partner to the Managing Director Japan and the commercial leadership team, helping shape business performance and support the delivery of the strategic roadmap. This role owns forecasting, budgeting, and planning, and provides financial analysis and recommendations that improve decision-making, pricing, and investment choices.
In addition, the Finance Director is responsible for the Japan legal entity’s financial operations and control environment. This includes overseeing accounting, statutory reporting, internal controls, cash flow, tax, transfer pricing, audit activity, and regulatory compliance. The role requires a confident, autonomous leader who can work cross-functionally with regional finance, GBS, and external advisors while maintaining high standards of accuracy, timeliness, and governance.
10–12 years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally in FMCG or spirits
CPA/CA with a degree in Commerce or Accounting; MBA advantageous
Strong business partnering, forecasting, planning, and analysis skills
Solid knowledge of statutory reporting, IFRS, tax, and internal controls
Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Advanced Microsoft Office skills; SAP experience is advantageous
