Financial Control, Associate Director, Japan

About the Opportunity

Job Type: Permanent
Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Job Description

Title Financial Control, Associate Director, Japan

Department Financial Control (CFO Group)

Location Japan Tokyo

Reports To Asia Pacific Financial Controller

Dotted Line Head of Finance, Japan

Level Associate Director

We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Business Finance team and feel like you’re part of something bigger.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.

As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

About the CFO Group

The CFO Group is a global corporate function at Fidelity International, operating across all 27 countries and bringing together Finance, Business Consulting, Procurement, Treasury and Corporate Property Services.

The CFO Group exists to actively partner with the business, providing financial clarity, constructive challenge and leadership so that decisions are well governed and value is created across the enterprise. Through the Finance Fast Forward programme, the function is evolving towards a more modern, commercially focused and insight‑led model, strengthening its use of data, automation and judgement to support high‑quality decision‑making, robust control and sustainable outcomes.

About your role

As Associate Director – Financial Control you will lead financial control, regulatory reporting, and capital oversight for our three Japan entities.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise in Japan regulatory requirements, financial reporting and capital management, combined with the ability to operate independently within a matrix organisation.

The role will take ownership of core financial control activities, including close, statutory and regulatory reporting, while also providing oversight across tax and broader control frameworks. A key focus will be driving operating model efficiency, automation and process improvement across the Japan finance function.

Working closely with the Japan Finance leadership team, including the Head of Finance, Japan, the role will help build a cohesive, high-performing Finance function in Japan.

The role will also act as a key local interface between Japan and regional/global Finance teams, working closely with offshore teams (including Dalian and India) to support delivery and ensure effective coordination across the broader Finance organisation.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, delivery-focused leader, capable of managing offshore teams, navigating complex regulatory and tax environments, and confidently engaging with senior stakeholders and Boards.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Regulatory Reporting

• Lead financial close, year-end and regulatory reporting processes, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements for the Japan entities
• Oversee statutory reporting under JGAAP and ensure alignment with IFRS/US GAAP
• Manage external audit and regulatory interactions
• Act as a key local point of contact for financial control and accounting matters, supporting Japan stakeholders and coordinating with regional and global teams

Capital & Liquidity Management

• Monitor and manage regulatory capital and liquidity requirements
• Ensure entities remain appropriately capitalised
• Provide clear reporting and insight to senior management and Boards

Operating Model & Transformation

• Drive efficiency, automation and process improvement across all financial control activities
• Leverage automation and digital tools to reduce manual processes and enhance control
• Evaluate and implement changes to resource model where appropriate

Technical Oversight & Controls

• Provide guidance on complex regulatory, accounting and financial control matters
• Ensure strong internal controls across all areas of financial control
• Maintain audit readiness and proactively manage risk

Tax

• Act as Japan Finance lead for tax matters, in partnership with the Tax team
• Review and challenge tax outputs and ensure alignment with financial reporting
• Provide local insight and manage tax risk

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with the Japan leadership team, including the Head of Finance, Japan, and partner across the broader Finance organisation
• Operate within a matrix structure, with functional alignment to APAC Financial Control and local alignment in Japan
• Collaborate closely with offshore teams (including Dalian and India) to deliver financial control activities
• Serve as a key interface between Japan and regional/global Finance teams, ensuring effective coordination and support for local stakeholders
• Operate independently with offshore leadership
• Present to senior stakeholders and Boards
• Communicate complex matters clearly in English and Japanese

About you

Key Skills & Experience

• Significant financial control experience in Japan within a regulated environment
• Strong knowledge of FSA requirements, including regulatory reporting obligations
• Experience overseeing regulatory reporting processes for licensed entities
• Strong understanding of capital and liquidity frameworks
• Technical expertise in JGAAP, with working knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP
• Working knowledge of the Japan tax regime, with experience working with Tax teams and advisors
• Proven track record of operating model transformation and efficiency delivery
• Experience managing offshore teams in a matrix structure
• Ability to act as a key local representative for financial control, working across global and regional teams
• Hands-on, proactive and able to operate independently
• Excellent communication skills in English and Japanese (essential)
• Ability to explain complex regulatory, tax and financial matters clearly to senior stakeholders
• Strong execution focus with attention to detail
• Commercial mindset with a focus on efficiency and value-add
• High levels of ownership and accountability

Feel rewarded

For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.