Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: Japan (Tokyo)
Our Client
Our client is one of the world's top three global freight forwarders, with a strong and well-established presence in Japan. Through a joint venture with a leading Japanese trucking and warehousing company, they have built a uniquely scaled and integrated logistics platform, combining global reach with deep local market capability. Today, they are recognised as the largest foreign contract logistics provider in Japan.
The company's DNA is inherently global, but with a very strong Japanese foundation. They place a high value on teamwork, trust, and long-term loyalty, creating a collaborative environment that blends international best practice with local stability and partnership.
Position Overview
The Finance Business Partner (BP) acts as a strategic advisor within the Finance / Controlling function, bridging financial insight with operational decision-making.
This role is suited to a commercially minded finance professional—ideally CPA-qualified—with strong FP&A or controlling experience, and a solid understanding of the logistics or transportation industry.
Working closely with senior stakeholders, the Finance BP will drive business performance, support strategic growth initiatives, and strengthen financial governance across the organization. Experience in company integration or post-merger environments would be highly advantageous, given the evolving structure of the business.
From a personal profile perspective, we are seeking a strong team player who can apply a rigorous, control-oriented CPA mindset when required, while remaining flexible and pragmatic in navigating different business situations and stakeholder needs.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnering
- Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance and support business growth
- Provide financial insight and challenge to support decision-making across the business
Performance Management & Reporting
- Monitor business performance through dashboards and KPIs
- Deliver clear, data-driven insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecast cycles
- Ensure alignment with regional and global financial targets
Profitability & Cost Analysis
- Conduct detailed margin analysis at product, customer, and business unit level
- Identify areas for improvement and support implementation of corrective actions
Commercial & Financial Controls
- Develop and implement pricing and costing frameworks
- Ensure adherence to internal controls, compliance standards, and governance policies
Stakeholder Management
- Act as the key finance interface for senior leadership and commercial teams
- Influence and challenge stakeholders to drive optimal business outcomes
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in FP&A, financial controlling, or finance business partnering within a global organization
- CPA or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred
- Experience within logistics, transportation, or supply chain industries is highly advantageous
- Exposure to company integration or post-merger environments is a strong plus
- Strong financial modeling skills and experience with BI / digital reporting tools
- Fluent Japanese and business-level English (preferred)
Key Competencies
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link finance to business strategy
- Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively
- Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Flexible, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Career Opportunity
This role offers significant long-term career potential. As the Finance organization continues to evolve and strengthen, there is a clear pathway for the successful candidate to progress toward a senior leadership or CFO-level position.
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