Assistant Finance Manager

Join the Financial Times, a leading global news organization. As the Assistant Finance Manager, you will lead day-to-day finance operations in Japan, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and compliance with local statutory requirements. You will collaborate with regional accounting services and finance teams, drive continuous process improvement, and support efficient finance operations. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Coordinate statutory reporting requirements and annual external audits, and liaise with external auditors, tax advisers and regulatory authorities.
• Act as the primary Finance contact for the regional Accounting Services team, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of month-end accounting activities.