This position reports to
PDP Manager, RARO JP
Your role and responsibilitiesMissionServe as senior finance officer and member of the JP PDP management team, and support as a businesspartner to the RARO Local BL Controller and PDP Manager to jointly drive profitable and sustainablegrowth.Role1. Strategy- Serves as the key partner for JP PDP Manager in determining PDP strategy, aligning withGlobal Robotics and BL strategy, implementing, and making adjustments in implementation as needed.Maintains constant contact with LBL managers regarding financial, market and customer situationand outlook.2. Business Planning- Oversees the business planning process in JP PDP and serves as the interface to variousstakeholders such as Country CFO, LBL Controllers, Global Auto controller and the Local Business line Manager.Evaluates financial implications of various business decisions and recommends actions.3. Business Performance- Contributes to definition of key performance indicators, identifies issues, and advises management onaction plans and operational strategies to resolve. Drives for appropriate cost structure, productivityoptimization, and capital efficiency. OPEX reinforcement is key requirement.4. Internal Controls & Compliance- Ensures transparency in financial reporting and disclosures. Defines and implements internal controlsregarding financial and non-financial operations. Ensures compliance with corporate and countrystandards, regulations, and guidelines. Supports internal and external audits.5. Financial Reporting- Ensures financial reporting management in accordance with defined quality standards and requiredABACUS closing schedules. Oversees all local PG financial reporting, business planning, budgeting andforecasting.6. Optimization- Ensures continuous improvement in the financial control process in alignment with global standards andlocal policies.7. Cashflow- Manages and closely monitors LBL’s cashflow and takes action to improve Net Working Capitalmanagement.8. Risk Management- Assesses business risk exposure and defines risk mitigation strategies to reduce impact on Local BLbusiness performance. Executes global risk review procedures and processes to minimize financial riskand exposure.9. Contract and Proposal Review- Reviews orders and contract specifics to verify accuracy versus proposal and/or standards. Advises onfinancial and commercial aspects of proposals, contractual terms and conditions, risk reviews, contractstructuring, tax issues, cashflow analysis, assignment conditions, and other relevant issues. Reviewsand approves full cost model and price lists.10. Internal Stakeholders- Ensures timely and efficient communication with Country Controlling, BL Controlling,Accounting Center, and other internal customers to identify and discuss issues for improvement ofoperations, work quality and efficiency of JP PDP.11. HR- Guides, motivates and develops direct and indirect subordinates within HR policies. (with HR managersupport)
Qualifications for the roleBachelor or Master DegreeMinimum 3 years’ relevant experience in business controlling, (Management accounting / Cost accounting / operation management experience is preferable).OPEX experience appreciated.Native Japanese and business level English
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