POMELLATO Financial Controller

Your opportunity

Our Mission

We are looking for a Pomellato Financial Controller to join our dynamic finance team based in Tokyo. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the company's operating and capital expenditures. Reporting directly to the President North Asia, you will be responsible for managing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis related to Opex and Capex activities. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.

• Develop and implement strategies for managing operating expenses (Opex) and capital expenditures (Capex) in alignment with the company's financial objectives and growth plans.

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for Opex and Capex, working closely with department heads and senior management to ensure accuracy and accountability.

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to support decision-making and resource allocation.

• Monitor and evaluate actual performance against budget and forecast, conducting variance analysis and recommending corrective actions as needed.

• Establish and maintain robust financial controls and procedures to safeguard assets, minimize risk, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders across the organization to streamline processes, optimize resource allocation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare regular reports and presentations for executive management and board of directors, providing clear and concise explanations of financial performance and key metrics.

• Stay informed about industry trends, market dynamics, and best practices in Opex and Capex management, leveraging insights to inform strategic decision-making.

• Support ad-hoc financial projects and initiatives as assigned by senior leadership team.

• Act as counterpart to Accounting Kering Japan Shared Service.

• Coordinate the preparation of materials/feedbacks for internal/external audits.

• Interim support on all the Finance related tasks for Pomellato Korea in collaboration with Accounting Kering Korea Shared Services.

Who you are

• 5+ years experience as Finance Manager/ Financial Controller (in multinational retail company preferable)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/CA qualification preferred.

• Proven experience in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and controlling functions, with a focus on Opex and Capex management.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial modeling techniques, and performance metrics.

• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and integrity.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive and results-driven mindset.

• Fluency in English and Japanese; additional languages a plus.