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Candidate for project leader to promote business transformation and systemization in the finance area
Entry| Brand |  FAST RETAILING |
|---|---|
| Location |
Roppongi Headquarters: Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo (*The location of the work may be subject to change depending on the business circumstances. Location may be changed to a location determined by the company, including overseas. |
| Update | Apr, 2 2025 |
Job Description
Background of Recruitment
Fast Retailing Group (FR) is reforming its entire supply chain, from material procurement, planning, and design to production and sales, with the aim of becoming an "information manufacturing retailer," a new industry unlike any other in the world.
In order to respond immediately to accelerated business growth and overseas expansion, it is imperative to build a management foundation in the areas of finance and accounting that can flexibly respond to and lead business transformation, and we are restructuring the very nature of our finance operations and organization. We are looking for a person who can promote the efficiency and standardization of global finance operations and the fundamental transformation of the finance organization and function itself by making maximum use of digital technology.
Outline of the department
The Global Finance Service area, to which you will be assigned, is responsible for the planning, promotion, implementation, operation, and maintenance of global projects such as the transformation of the FR Group's overall finance and accounting operations and the introduction of new systems. We launch transformation projects starting from issues in the finance area, restructure and standardize global business processes with solutions optimized for the business objectives and the FR Group, and aim to achieve sophistication and efficiency in finance operations around the world.
■ Job Description
The successful candidate will lead a fundamental transformation project of accounting operations utilizing digital technology in accounting, finance, and corporate planning for the entire global business. Specifically, the following is envisioned
Discover and organize issues in accounting, finance, or corporate planning, or across departments.
Planning and promotion of accounting transformation projects derived from the issues discovered, and leading change management on a global basis
Propose and test finance operations and system configuration values for new business and EC business schemes, and liaise with finance departments in each country.
Planning of project plan for system function implementation, analysis of current business, design of To-Be business, compilation of business requirements and incorporation into system requirements, progress management of various tests, and lead of user acceptance tests.
Job Descriptions are subject to change within the scope of work related to each department of the headquarters due to departmental transfers and organizational changes.
■Career Path
In addition to the accounting, finance, business planning, taxation, and purchasing management operations within the finance department, there are also deep relationships with front-line operations such as stores and e-commerce, as well as IT. In the future, there is a possibility of transfer to other finance teams or overseas assignment.
■ Attractiveness of the Position
The transformation targets range from core finance operations such as accounting, finance, and business planning to data integration with front-office operations, KPI construction, etc., allowing you to be involved in finance operations from various angles.
The use of digital technology is indispensable as a means of this transformation, and we are actively promoting the use of applications ranging from ERP package systems such as SAP to RPA and BI tools.
In addition, in order to identify issues in finance operations outside of Japan and to develop and establish new operations, close cooperation with the person in charge in each country and domestic and overseas shared service centers is necessary, so there are abundant opportunities to be active on a global scale (in addition to domestic and overseas business trips, there is a possibility of overseas postings in the future).
The successful candidate will gain experience in understanding and analyzing essential issues, proposing and promoting BPR and DX projects, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to promote transformation from the perspective of an in-house consultant.
Fast Retailing Group (FR) is reforming its entire supply chain, from material procurement, planning, and design to production and sales, with the aim of becoming an "information manufacturing retailer," a new industry unlike any other in the world.
In order to respond immediately to accelerated business growth and overseas expansion, it is imperative to build a management foundation in the areas of finance and accounting that can flexibly respond to and lead business transformation, and we are restructuring the very nature of our finance operations and organization. We are looking for a person who can promote the efficiency and standardization of global finance operations and the fundamental transformation of the finance organization and function itself by making maximum use of digital technology.
Outline of the department
The Global Finance Service area, to which you will be assigned, is responsible for the planning, promotion, implementation, operation, and maintenance of global projects such as the transformation of the FR Group's overall finance and accounting operations and the introduction of new systems. We launch transformation projects starting from issues in the finance area, restructure and standardize global business processes with solutions optimized for the business objectives and the FR Group, and aim to achieve sophistication and efficiency in finance operations around the world.
■ Job Description
The successful candidate will lead a fundamental transformation project of accounting operations utilizing digital technology in accounting, finance, and corporate planning for the entire global business. Specifically, the following is envisioned
Discover and organize issues in accounting, finance, or corporate planning, or across departments.
Planning and promotion of accounting transformation projects derived from the issues discovered, and leading change management on a global basis
Propose and test finance operations and system configuration values for new business and EC business schemes, and liaise with finance departments in each country.
Planning of project plan for system function implementation, analysis of current business, design of To-Be business, compilation of business requirements and incorporation into system requirements, progress management of various tests, and lead of user acceptance tests.
Job Descriptions are subject to change within the scope of work related to each department of the headquarters due to departmental transfers and organizational changes.
■Career Path
In addition to the accounting, finance, business planning, taxation, and purchasing management operations within the finance department, there are also deep relationships with front-line operations such as stores and e-commerce, as well as IT. In the future, there is a possibility of transfer to other finance teams or overseas assignment.
■ Attractiveness of the Position
The transformation targets range from core finance operations such as accounting, finance, and business planning to data integration with front-office operations, KPI construction, etc., allowing you to be involved in finance operations from various angles.
The use of digital technology is indispensable as a means of this transformation, and we are actively promoting the use of applications ranging from ERP package systems such as SAP to RPA and BI tools.
In addition, in order to identify issues in finance operations outside of Japan and to develop and establish new operations, close cooperation with the person in charge in each country and domestic and overseas shared service centers is necessary, so there are abundant opportunities to be active on a global scale (in addition to domestic and overseas business trips, there is a possibility of overseas postings in the future).
The successful candidate will gain experience in understanding and analyzing essential issues, proposing and promoting BPR and DX projects, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to promote transformation from the perspective of an in-house consultant.
Qualifications
Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in leading a transformation project of finance-related operations at an operating company or consulting firm, or experience in leading a system implementation project in the accounting area on the business side
Ability to understand and analyze issues, and to plan and implement solutions
Business level English skills (reading comprehension, document preparation, e-mail, facilitation of internal meetings, etc.)
Knowledge of accounting equivalent to level 2 bookkeeping
Experience, skills, and abilities that are welcome
Business knowledge or experience in any of the following areas: accounting, finance, or taxation
Experience participating in global projects
Experience in managing large scale projects
Certified Public Accountant/U.S. Certified Public Accountant (USCPA)
Knowledge of SAP (FI/CO)
Experience in retail industry or project experience
Experience in leading a transformation project of finance-related operations at an operating company or consulting firm, or experience in leading a system implementation project in the accounting area on the business side
Ability to understand and analyze issues, and to plan and implement solutions
Business level English skills (reading comprehension, document preparation, e-mail, facilitation of internal meetings, etc.)
Knowledge of accounting equivalent to level 2 bookkeeping
Experience, skills, and abilities that are welcome
Business knowledge or experience in any of the following areas: accounting, finance, or taxation
Experience participating in global projects
Experience in managing large scale projects
Certified Public Accountant/U.S. Certified Public Accountant (USCPA)
Knowledge of SAP (FI/CO)
Experience in retail industry or project experience
Work Condition
Company Name: Fast Retailing Co.
Employment Type: Permanent
Annual salary
Annual salary range: 7.2-14 million yen (monthly salary: 450,000-720,000 yen)
Commuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc. (*All in accordance with company regulations)
Bonuses: Semiannual bonus twice a year, year-end bonus (whether or not to be paid and the amount will be decided according to the company's performance and personnel evaluation)
Promotion: Twice a year (determined according to personnel evaluation)
(Not limited to the above, but will be determined based on our company's rules and regulations in consideration of annual salary and experience in previous jobs.
Working hours
Flextime system or management supervisor
Flextime system
Standard working hours per day ... 8 hours, break ... 1 hour
Core time ... 9:00-14:00
Flexible hours ... 6:00-9:00 and 14:00-20:00 with overtime
Supervisors
Based on the working hours of the department to which the employee belongs, and left to the employee's decision
Vacations and Vacations
2 days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays correspond to working days) Annual paid vacations, special/ congratulatory/condolence leave, childcare/nursing care leave system, etc.
In addition to paid vacations, special leave is granted in the first and second terms (the number of days granted varies depending on the employment status and the company to which the employee belongs).
Insurance
Social insurance (health insurance, employee pension, unemployment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, and nursing care insurance)
Benefits
Employee stock ownership system, Mutual aid association system, Affiliated welfare programs, Employee discount system, Cafeteria, Exclusive shuttle bus (for commuting to Ariake office), Defined contribution pension plan (for regular employees only)
Others
We are actively recruiting mid-career workers for our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We hope you will also check the following and consider applying.
-You may apply to multiple companies within the Fast Retailing Group at the same time. However, please note that even if you are selected for multiple companies, you will only be able to advance to the final round for one position at a time.
-We will consider your resume, interview evaluation, and other factors in the selection process and may offer you a position in a different Fast Retailing Group company.
Smoking is not permitted on the premises or indoors, and there are no smoking rooms or other smoking areas.
Employment Type: Permanent
Annual salary
Annual salary range: 7.2-14 million yen (monthly salary: 450,000-720,000 yen)
Commuting allowance, overtime allowance, etc. (*All in accordance with company regulations)
Bonuses: Semiannual bonus twice a year, year-end bonus (whether or not to be paid and the amount will be decided according to the company's performance and personnel evaluation)
Promotion: Twice a year (determined according to personnel evaluation)
(Not limited to the above, but will be determined based on our company's rules and regulations in consideration of annual salary and experience in previous jobs.
Working hours
Flextime system or management supervisor
Flextime system
Standard working hours per day ... 8 hours, break ... 1 hour
Core time ... 9:00-14:00
Flexible hours ... 6:00-9:00 and 14:00-20:00 with overtime
Supervisors
Based on the working hours of the department to which the employee belongs, and left to the employee's decision
Vacations and Vacations
2 days off per week (Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays correspond to working days) Annual paid vacations, special/ congratulatory/condolence leave, childcare/nursing care leave system, etc.
In addition to paid vacations, special leave is granted in the first and second terms (the number of days granted varies depending on the employment status and the company to which the employee belongs).
Insurance
Social insurance (health insurance, employee pension, unemployment insurance, workers' accident compensation insurance, and nursing care insurance)
Benefits
Employee stock ownership system, Mutual aid association system, Affiliated welfare programs, Employee discount system, Cafeteria, Exclusive shuttle bus (for commuting to Ariake office), Defined contribution pension plan (for regular employees only)
Others
We are actively recruiting mid-career workers for our group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We hope you will also check the following and consider applying.
-You may apply to multiple companies within the Fast Retailing Group at the same time. However, please note that even if you are selected for multiple companies, you will only be able to advance to the final round for one position at a time.
-We will consider your resume, interview evaluation, and other factors in the selection process and may offer you a position in a different Fast Retailing Group company.
Smoking is not permitted on the premises or indoors, and there are no smoking rooms or other smoking areas.
Location
Roppongi Headquarters: Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
(*The location of the work may require travel to and from the office for business reasons.
Location may be changed to other locations as determined by the company, including overseas.
(*The location of the work may require travel to and from the office for business reasons.
Location may be changed to other locations as determined by the company, including overseas.
