A Japanese fintech company is launching a technology-enabled financial intermediary and is seeking a Head of Finance to build and lead the finance function in Japan. This is a rare, senior leadership opportunity to join a high-profile venture at an early stage, working directly with the Japan CEO to shape financial strategy, governance, and long-term scalability. You will play a central role in establishing strong financial foundations while acting as a strategic partner to the leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Report directly to the Japan CEO, acting as a strategic finance partner to senior leadership
- Build and oversee a robust financial control and governance framework, ensuring accuracy and transparency
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support growth and strategic decision-making
- Develop management and investor reporting for local and global stakeholders, including the board
- Establish and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Manage external partners such as auditors, tax advisors, and professional service providers
- Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis, business planning, and scenario modeling
- Prepare the organization for scale, including systems implementation, process design, and team build-out
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial and regulatory requirements for a market infrastructure / intermediary business
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (e.g., Head of Finance, Finance Director, Controller)
- Background in financial services, ideally capital markets, securities, brokerage, trading platforms, or fintech
- Strong knowledge of financial control, accounting standards, and regulatory reporting in Japan
- Experience building or upgrading finance functions in a growing or newly established organization
Soft Skills:
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to partner closely with business leaders
- Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on execution with long-term planning
- High ownership, accountability, and leadership presence
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native level
- English: Business level
About the Company
Our client is a well-funded Japanese fintech establishing a next-generation, technology-enabled financial intermediary. Backed by major domestic and global financial institutions, the company aims to support institutional investors trading equity and fixed income products by improving efficiency, transparency, and market access through modern infrastructure.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Opportunity to join a new, high-impact fintech venture from an early stage
- Key leadership role with direct access to the CEO and senior decision-makers
- Ability to shape financial strategy and infrastructure from the ground up
- Entrepreneurial culture combining fintech innovation with institutional credibility
- Flexible working style with remote options, minimal overtime, and casual dress
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