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Danaher Corporation Japan Finance Director in Tokyo, Japan
For over 50 years, SCIEX has been developing groundbreaking technologies and solutions in mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis. Our products enable our customers to quickly respond to environmental hazards, better understand biomarkers relevant to disease, improve patient care in the clinic, bring relevant drugs to market faster and keep food healthier and safer.
Sciex is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discover, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.
At SCIEX, you’ll find a rewarding role that amplifies your impact on the world and helps you realize life’s potential. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
This position is part of the finance departmentand will be located onsite in our Tokyo, Japan office .
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Partner closely with the Japan General/Country Manager and the rest of the Japan leadership team in setting and achieving the company’s financial and operating plans and targets.
Lead the annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting and review process.
Ensure monthly/quarterly/annual financial data provided to Corporate is accurate and meet the reporting deadlines.
Manage the key components of working capital, including accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable.
Drive a culture of integrity and compliance by ensuring financial information are prepared in accordance with US GAAP/JGAAP/SCIEX/Danaher accounting policies and local statutory/tax/legal requirements. Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
Coordinate with external and internal auditors to ensure support is provided to complete audit work and address findings timely.
Develop and lead the Japan finance team in providing excellent and efficient services by keeping team members engaged and providing necessary guidance and training opportunities.
The essential requirements of the job include:
Minimum 20 years of experience, of which a minimum of 10 years in a managerial function, and 5 years overseeing holistically the entire Finance function in a company, including accounting and FP&A functions.
Deep knowledge of US GAAP/JGAAP.
Advanced MS Excel skills.
Desirable experience in ERPs like Oracle and HFM, as well as Power BI.
Ability to work under pressure and independently as a self-starter and a high degree of ability to define priorities.
Proactive and with a high sense of teamwork and strong stakeholder management skills / influencing skills.
Focused on process improvement and change management; challenging views and opinions in a positive and constructive way.
It would be a plus if you also possess:
Life science industry background
CPA license or equivalent
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