Join Maersk in Tokyo, Japan as a Financial Controller, Logistics Operations (Site Controller) on a full-time basis. Partner with site managers and operational stakeholders to drive site profitability, financial accuracy, and business performance in a dynamic logistics environment. Business level Japanese and English are required.
Requirements
Required: Business level Japanese and English; strong and progressive work experience in accounting, finance controlling or business finance and performance management; strong financial and analytical skills.
Preferred: Bachelor or Master degree in Economics, Business Administration or Finance / Accounting; experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, manufacturing, or service industries; CPA/CA or knowledge of JGAAP/IFRS.
Skills & Responsibilities
Financial analysis: Monitor and analyze revenue, costs, accruals, and profitability to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
Internal controls: Ensure compliance with customer contracts, billing processes, internal controls, and governance requirements.
Stakeholder management: Act as the key link between Operations, Commercial, and Financial Business Partner teams to drive site profitability.
Process improvement: Support new customer implementations, process improvements, and business transformation initiatives.
Potential transition routes: People from financial analyst, business controller, or senior accountant roles may bring financial modeling and reporting skills, alongside meeting the language and stakeholder management requirements.
We Offer • A highly visible role partnering with Site Managers and business leaders to improve operational and financial performance • Opportunity to influence key business decisions through financial insights, profitability analysis, and process improvements • Exposure to end-to-end logistics operations, including customer implementations, revenue assurance, operational controls, and business transformation initiatives • A collaborative and international environment with strong opportunities for career growth across Finance and Operations
Key Responsibilities • Partner with Site Managers and operational stakeholders to drive site profitability, financial accuracy, and business performance • Monitor and analyze revenue, costs, accruals, and profitability, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement • Support month-end close activities through review of operational accruals, financial trends, and performance metrics • Ensure compliance with customer contracts, billing processes, internal controls, and governance requirements • Drive operational finance KPIs and Health Metrics through root cause analysis and corrective actions • Support new customer implementations, process improvements and business transformation initiatives • Act as the key link between Operations, Commercial, and Financial Business Partner teams
What We Are Looking For Education & Experiences:
Business level Japanese and English
Strong and progressive work experience in accounting, finance controlling or business finance and performance management
Bachelor or Master degree in Economics, Business Administration or Finance / Accounting preferred
Experience in logistics, warehousing, supply chain, manufacturing, or service industries is an advantage
CPA/CA or knowledge of JGAAP/IFRS is an advantage
Skills & Capabilities:
Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
Strong understanding of financial reporting, accrual accounting, profitability analysis, and internal controls
Experience driving process improvements, risk management, and operational controls
Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills
Personal Characteristics:
Proactive, self-driven, and accountable
Able to work under pressure and manage ambiguity
Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Self-aware and collaborative, and can manage conflicts by finding common ground and address performance issues in a positive but firm manner
Has a drive for results, inspires others to strive higher and does not bind him/herself by functional and leadership level silo
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