Iwaki, Japan
about 3 hoursA globally integrated business in the pharmaceutical ingredients sector, the organisation operates manufacturing sites and works with colleagues and partners across international markets. Its Japanese operation is part of a wider group and plays an important role in delivering products to customers and supporting the group’s broader business.
The organisation is focused on strengthening and integrating its manufacturing operations, creating an opportunity for a finance leader to contribute directly to business performance and operational effectiveness. Working across local and global teams, you will have the scope to shape financial processes, improve visibility and support sound decision-making. This is an attractive opportunity for a finance professional who values both hands-on responsibility and international collaboration, and who is motivated by the chance to help a manufacturing business develop and grow.
As Finance Manager, you will lead financial operations and help shape the financial strategy for the Japanese subsidiary. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will provide robust financial control and reporting, while working closely with local colleagues and global stakeholders to improve cost visibility, manage working capital and support supply-chain optimisation.
You will oversee day-to-day financial activity, including supplier and intercompany transactions, cash forecasting, bank accounts and payment approvals. You will coordinate outsourced accounting, tax and audit services, liaise with banks and local authorities, and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and statutory financial statements. You will also review supplier contracts and expenses, establish financial KPIs, and ensure compliance with group policies and local regulations. The role is based onsite in Iwaki, Fukushima, with up to two trips to Tokyo per month.
