Japan Finance Lean Leader

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Job details

Company overview

Our client stands as a prominent player in the field of medtech, providing a wide range of offerings including medical equipment, medical imaging processing devices, diagnostic tools, and life science-related equipment. It delivers products and solutions aimed at advancing diagnostics, treatments, and healthcare, operating across the comprehensive spectrum of medical technology and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

The Japan Finance Lean leader plays a critical role in redesigning financial processes to improve efficiency and standardization within the Japan zone and inline with the International Region transformation.
The company is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
Key Responsibilities 

• Partners with the financial leadership to define the FP&A, Commercial Finance, Product Finance, Service & Cash Finance functions standard work & roadmap to future state.
• Collaborates with the entire Japan Finance team as well as key stakeholders in International Finance teams to streamline finance operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• In addition to the Finance Transformation and Standardization efforts, she/he may also lead business or operational projects / initiatives in the area of Commercial Finance / FP&A / Accounting & Controllership.
• Utilizes advanced analytics to monitor financial statements, identify vulnerabilities, and mitigate risks, thereby enhancing operational efficiency. Additionally, leverages financial statement analysis to support strategic decisions, improving cash flow management and enhancing liquidity.
• Drives significant cost savings and process improvements with in the Finance department.
• Communicates complex financial strategies to stakeholders, gaining buy-in for process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• Min of 5 years in Accounting or FP&A
• Familiarity with financial data analysis tools and software
• Experience in leading cross functional projects / change management

 Preferred qualifications:

• Over 8 years in Accounting or FP&A
• PMP or similar certification
• Six Sigma Certification (black belt)

Salary

14.805 - 18.8 million yen

Location

Tokyo