Head of Finance

Job Description

A new opportunity to join a growing start up technology firm backed by a leading financial institution as Head of Finance.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Work with the senior leadership of the company and investors to establish a business plan for managing cash flows, assets and liabilities in a leveraged environment.
• Effectively manage liquidity and capital.
• Analyze current financial situation to enable strategic and operational decision making
• Take ownership of periodic closing and reporting.
• Develop a culture of accountability throughout the business, ensuring that operating costs and liabilities are do not hinder opportunities for expansion and growth.
• Build strong internal control and governance procedures.

Required skills

• CPA qualification with recent experience working in an accounting firm.
• Thorough understanding of US and Japanese accounting principals.
• Strong financial analysis skills and ability to support strategic decision making.

Preferred skills

• Experience of real estate investment.

Personal Attributes

• Leadership qualities.
• Strong communication skills in English and Japanese.

About our client

A start up technology firm supported by a large global financial institution.