Finance Controller; fluent Japanese

A Japanese company based in London is currently recruiting a Japanese speaking Finance Controller.

The Finance Controller will be responsible for financial strategy, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while working closely with senior management. The successful candidate will also oversee local finance staff and support multiple overseas entities, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional seeking broad international exposure and leadership responsibilities.

• Eligible visa:
  Permanent residence, Spouse, Partner
• NOT eligible:
  Student visa, YMS visa, Graduate visa, requiring visa sponsorship

Work type
:
Hybrid working available (1 day at home)

Visa support
:
May be considered (depending on experience)

Location
:
London

Salary
: £78,000 - £84,000 + bonus, depending on experience

Job Type
:
Permanent, Full-time

Working Hours
:
Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Start Date
: ASAP

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Produce management accounts including variance analysis, KPI reporting, and management commentary
• Lead annual budgeting and regular forecasting processes
• Review financial reports from overseas entities in the Netherlands, the United States, and France
• Manage cash flow planning, forecasting, and reporting
• Develop, implement, and improve internal controls and financial processes
• Manage year-end audits and liaise with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and other regulatory requirements
• Oversee the preparation and filing of statutory accounts
• Manage and develop the finance team
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support strategic decision-making

• Proven experience as a Finance Controller, Financial Controller, Senior Finance Manager, or in a similar senior finance position (5+ years preferred)
• Experience managing finance teams
• Experience handling tax and finance matters across multiple international entities
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and/or UK GAAP
• Demonstrable experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Experience using accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Experience implementing or managing ERP systems
• Experience working within a high-growth business or SME environment