FInance Business Partner

Job Title: Finance Business Partner
Location: Japan (Tokyo)

Our Client

Our client is one of the worlds top three global freight forwarders with a strong and well-established presence in Japan. Through a joint venture with a leading Japanese trucking and warehousing company they have built a uniquely scaled and integrated logistics platform combining global reach with deep local market capability. Today they are recognised as the largest foreign contract logistics provider in Japan.

The companys DNA is inherently global but with a very strong Japanese foundation. They place a high value on teamwork trust and long-term loyalty creating a collaborative environment that blends international best practice with local stability and partnership.

Position Overview

The Finance Business Partner (BP) acts as a strategic advisor within the Finance / Controlling function bridging financial insight with operational decision-making.

This role is suited to a commercially minded finance professionalideally CPA-qualifiedwith strong FP&A or controlling experience and a solid understanding of the logistics or transportation industry.

Working closely with senior stakeholders the Finance BP will drive business performance support strategic growth initiatives and strengthen financial governance across the organization. Experience in company integration or post-merger environments would be highly advantageous given the evolving structure of the business.

From a personal profile perspective we are seeking a strong team player who can apply a rigorous control-oriented CPA mindset when required while remaining flexible and pragmatic in navigating different business situations and stakeholder needs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner with operational and commercial teams to drive financial performance and support business growth
• Provide financial insight and challenge to support decision-making across the business

Performance Management & Reporting

• Monitor business performance through dashboards and KPIs
• Deliver clear data-driven insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecast cycles
• Ensure alignment with regional and global financial targets

Profitability & Cost Analysis

• Conduct detailed margin analysis at product customer and business unit level
• Identify areas for improvement and support implementation of corrective actions

Commercial & Financial Controls

• Develop and implement pricing and costing frameworks
• Ensure adherence to internal controls compliance standards and governance policies

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the key finance interface for senior leadership and commercial teams
• Influence and challenge stakeholders to drive optimal business outcomes

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in FP&A financial controlling or finance business partnering within a global organization
• CPA or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred
• Experience within logistics transportation or supply chain industries is highly advantageous
• Exposure to company integration or post-merger environments is a strong plus
• Strong financial modeling skills and experience with BI / digital reporting tools
• Fluent Japanese and business-level English (preferred)

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link finance to business strategy
• Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders effectively
• Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Flexible pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced evolving environment

Career Opportunity

This role offers significant long-term career potential. As the Finance organization continues to evolve and strengthen there is a clear pathway for the successful candidate to progress toward a senior leadership or CFO-level position.