Finance Director

Location Tokyo
Discipline Accounting & Finance
Salary Negotiable

About the company

The client is representing a leading global spirits business with a portfolio of premium and super premium brands and a strong international distribution footprint across key markets. The organization operates with a clear focus on profitable growth, disciplined execution, and building long-term value through strong brand performance and sound financial stewardship.

What the job entails

The Finance Director will serve as a key business partner to the Managing Director Japan and the commercial leadership team, helping shape business performance and support the delivery of the strategic roadmap. This role owns forecasting, budgeting, and planning, and provides financial analysis and recommendations that improve decision-making, pricing, and investment choices.

Key requirements / What we look for

  • 10–12 years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally in FMCG or spirits

  • CPA/CA with a degree in Commerce or Accounting; MBA advantageous

  • Strong business partnering, forecasting, planning, and analysis skills

  • Solid knowledge of statutory reporting, IFRS, tax, and internal controls

  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities

  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills; SAP experience is advantageous