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