Are you a finance professional who thrives on delivering high-quality financial reporting while driving compliance and process improvements across international entities Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water reducing energy consumption and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Financial Controller - Japanese Speaking you will be securing compliant and optimized performance reporting for Grundfos legal entities in the APAC region leading both internal and external financial reporting with a focus on quality efficiency and continuous improvement. Youll be part of a diverse supportive and inclusive culture that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth well-being and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the APAC Finance Controlling team youll create impact by Driving financial reporting excellence and strengthening the internal control environment across our APAC legal entities to support Grundfoss global growth ambitions.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead accurate monthly year-end and statutory financial reporting for Grundfos Japan and another APAC legal entity including managing relationships with statutory outsourcing partners
• Drive continuous improvement of the internal control environment to achieve group target scores while ensuring compliance with global policies and the Group Accounting Manual
• Manage and lead the external audit process end-to-end serving as the main contact for local authorities auditors and outsourcing partners
• Evaluate compliance issues in business cases and projects in close cooperation with business partners across the organization
• Challenge and support harmonization efficiency and effectiveness of global finance controlling statutory compliance and internal control processes
• Support forecast and budget activities for Country Directors and the broader Finance organization at Group and Performance Unit levels

What makes you a great fit

Above all you are a detail-oriented finance professional with deep expertise in IFRS reporting statutory compliance and taxation combined with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to drive process improvements in a complex international environment. We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or a related field with 10 years of experience in corporate finance including audit accounting and taxation
• In-depth knowledge of international and/or local accounting and taxation legislation (IFRS experience required)
• Proficiency in both Japanese and English (written and spoken)
• Strong working knowledge of SAP with intermediate Excel and Power BI skills

It is a plus if you also:

• Prior experience in a multinational manufacturing or industrial organization
• Demonstrated change management capabilities and experience leading process improvement initiatives

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day you can look forward to:

• A working environment built around your needs with flexible hours home working opportunities and parental support.
• Annual bonuses health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programmes to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others cant. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities experiences and backgrounds.

Are you ready to unlock possibilities at Grundfos Apply today!

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