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Become our next FutureStarter
Are you ready to make an impact? ZF is looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a FutureStarter, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of mobility. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Finance Controller
Country/Region: JP
Location:
Yokohama, 14, JP, 231-0023
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Req ID 86318 | Yokohama-Kannai, Japan, ZF Japan Co., Ltd.
About the Team:
This role is responsible for leading finance and controlling activities at the Japan site.
Working closely with Engineering, Project Office, and Division Finance, the Site Controller ensures accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, and compliance with global and local requirements.
The position plays a key role in supporting business decisions and operational excellence.
This position is part of ZF’s ADAS & HPC business, which is entering an exciting new phase of growth and transformation within the advanced automotive technology space. The business unit is planned for divestiture, creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of next-generation driver assistance and high-performance computing technologies.
What you can look forward to as Site Controller:
Lead month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance with IFRS and Japan GAAP
Manage daily financial operations including AP, AR, banking activities, and non-standard journal entries
Prepare and analyze actual vs. forecast variances, sales flash, and financial performance reports
Coordinate monthly forecasts and lead the annual operating plan including CAPEX and balance sheet
Design, implement, and improve SAP-based finance and related business processes
Lead statutory audits, tax filings, transfer pricing, and other regulatory requirements under Japanese law
Control OPEX and CAPEX spending and provide early warnings on project overruns
Report financial results and forecasts to Division Finance Director and local management
Your Profile as Site Controller:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
5–10 years of professional experience in accounting and/or controlling
Strong knowledge of IFRS, Japan GAAP, and Japanese tax requirements
Hands-on experience with SAP or equivalent ERP and controlling systems
Fluent Japanese (reading, writing, speaking) and business-level English
Self-starter with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Why you should choose ZF in Japan?
Competitive annual leave policy
Hybrid work environment
Flexible working hours
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Opportunities for professional and career growth
Be part of our ZF team as Finance Controller and apply now!
Contact
Aoi Terasaka
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