Finance and Business Partnering Project - Global Technology Company

What's In It For You:

Join our client's team for a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading organization in the global technology landscape. Enhance your professional skills and collaborate with a diverse group of experts in the field.

Please note that this project is still in proposal stage and we are in the process of narrowing down the scope and goals of the project with the client. We will ask for you to be registered to us and sign an NDA to discuss details about the project.

Project Overview:

We are supporting a global technology client's finance function through the introduction of an Interim Finance and Business Partnering manager to ensure continuity in the current financial planning and analysis operations. The interim manager will be responsible to improve the capacity of the finance team with business expected to grow in both current and upcoming projects. Your involvement in the project will be carried out as an independent subcontractor.

Project Information:

• Company: EY Strategy and Consulting, Co. Ltd.
• Address: Hibiya Mitsui Tower, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0006 Japan
• Work location: Within 23 wards of Tokyo
• Contract type: Service entrust contract (業務委託)
• Hourly rate: Starts at 6,000 JPY per hour, negotiable based on skills and experience

Scope of Services: Project-based Contract.

Management of Commercial Models in Japan

This responsibility involves overseeing the financial frameworks that support major infrastructure projects. It requires ensuring that commercial models are both strategically sound and financially viable, with assumptions regularly reviewed and challenged to reflect changing market conditions.

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Ensuring Projects Meet Their Budget

Maintaining budget discipline is essential to project success. This includes proactive cost tracking, variance analysis, and working closely with delivery teams to ensure financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

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Identifying Financial Efficiencies, Revenue Opportunities, and Cost Savings

The role demands a sharp eye for optimizing financial performance. This includes uncovering areas where costs can be reduced without compromising quality, and identifying new revenue streams that align with long-term strategic goals.

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Providing Challenge to Commercial Models and Assumptions

A critical function is to rigorously test the assumptions embedded in financial models. This ensures that projections for returns and costs are realistic, and that decision-making is based on robust and defensible data.

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Maintaining Entire Project Cashflows with External Partners and Real Estate Teams

This involves joint ownership of comprehensive cashflow models for each major build. Coordination with external stakeholders and internal teams ensures that all costs are captured accurately, supporting funding decisions and financial transparency.

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Ensuring Compliance with Reporting Requirements

All financial reporting must meet the standards agreed upon with joint venture partners and governance bodies. This includes timely submissions and alignment with board-level expectations and regulatory frameworks.

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Business Partnering for Delivery Teams

The role includes close collaboration with delivery teams to embed financial ownership and support operational success. Treasury management for new builds is also a key component, ensuring liquidity and financial readiness.

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Monitoring and Reporting Project Approvals

Tracking the status of project approvals, including board and CPA reviews, is essential. This ensures that all governance protocols are followed and that projects progress through the correct channels.

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Reconciling Project Costs Across Systems

Project costs must be consistently reconciled across financial systems and validated with cost consultants. This ensures accuracy in reporting and supports effective financial control.

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Managing Fees Earned on New Projects

Oversight of fee structures includes ensuring timely invoicing and compliance with legal agreements. This protects revenue streams and ensures contractual obligations are met.

Qualifications and requirements:

• 7 years or more of relevant experience in financial accounting.
• Strong communication skills in conveying financial concepts and resolving issues with various stakeholders in Japanese and English.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to adapt to changes and tolerate ambiguity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics and strong Excel skills (V-lookup, Sum/If).

Language Requirements:

• Japanese: Native level.
• English: Fluent level in reading, writing, and speaking.

Working Conditions:

• Work from home is acceptable for up to 2 days per week.

Next Steps:

• Screening by EY Interim Professionals Talent & Engagement Teams.
• EY Compliance and Independence Check.
• Client Introduction.

Who We Are:

We are Interim Professionals, and we are shaping the future with confidence by building Japan’s community of 11 million lifelong learners. Our independent contractors are a part of our team, and our mission is to help you unlock your potential.

By giving you access to EY’s best-in-class learning & development, paired with high touch consultancy projects that you will not see anywhere else, we open avenues for you to upskill and join our community to build the workforce of the future in Japan.

For inquiries please contact: michelle.yin1@jp.ey.com and zyrine.tria.pamittan@jp.ey.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

EY is strongly committed to equal opportunity and values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.