Recruitment Background

The Fast Retailing Group (hereinafter “FR”) aims to transform every aspect of its integrated supply chain—from “material procurement, planning, design, production, to sales”—and become the world’s No. 1 “information-driven manufacturing and retail company.” Consequently, it is imperative for the Finance division to build a management foundation that can flexibly adapt to and lead this business transformation.

Furthermore, to respond immediately to accelerating business expansion and overseas expansion, it is necessary not only to streamline and standardize finance operations by making maximum use of digital technologies—such as the automation of routine and repetitive tasks and the utilization of AI—but also to fundamentally restructure the global finance organization and its functional allocation. We are seeking individuals to help drive these efforts forward.

Department Overview

As a member of the Finance Department, you will drive end-to-end initiatives—from identifying challenges to planning projects, evaluating solutions, and designing and implementing new processes—to build world-class finance operations and organizational structures.Working in collaboration with various finance business units, the IT department, and external vendors, you will launch transformation projects based on challenges identified within the finance domain. You will aim to achieve global-scale advancement and efficiency by restructuring and standardizing business processes across the entire organization using cutting-edge technologies (AI and IT solutions).

Job Description

As a candidate to serve as a core leader for BPR and DX initiatives across global accounting, finance, and corporate planning, you will spearhead the transformation of finance systems, operations, and organizational structures. You will take end-to-end responsibility for the entire process—from identifying and analyzing fundamental challenges to planning, proposing solutions, executing initiatives, and coordinating with global stakeholders.

• Cross-functional analysis of challenges, visualization, and redesign of business processes in the accounting, finance, and strategic planning domains
• Planning, developing, and driving specific transformation initiatives, and leading change management across the global organization
• Designing finance operations to support new business models and e-commerce initiatives, and collaborating with finance departments in each country
• Planning and implementation of AI-driven initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and sophistication
• Planning and driving the implementation and renewal of IT solutions (such as ERP, RPA, BI, and other automation platforms)
• Planning and driving the development and standardization of business processes and data infrastructure that serve as the foundation for AI/IT solution implementation
• Visualizing and managing the progress of transformation projects across the entire global finance organization, and reporting to stakeholders

The Job Description may change within the scope of duties related to each department at headquarters due to department transfers or organizational changes.

Career Path

In addition to functional departments within the Finance Division—such as Accounting, Financial Management, Corporate Planning, Tax, and Procurement Management—the role involves close collaboration with front-line operations (e.g., retail stores and e-commerce) and IT, allowing you to develop a flexible and diverse skill set and build a varied career path. In the future, there may also be opportunities for transfer to other finance departments or assignments overseas.

Attractive Aspects of the Position

The areas requiring transformation span a wide range—from core finance functions such as accounting, finance, and business planning to data integration and KPI development with front-end operations like retail stores and e-commerce—allowing you to engage with finance operations from various perspectives. Regarding the utilization of digital technology, which is essential for driving this transformation, we are actively promoting the use of RPA, BI tools, and generative AI, with the goal of achieving further automation and sophistication based on ERP package systems such as SAP.
Furthermore, as we identify challenges in finance operations across different countries and roll out and establish new processes, we collaborate closely with local finance departments and shared service centers both domestically and internationally, providing abundant opportunities to work on a global scale.
In an environment where you can focus on transformation rather than being bogged down by routine tasks, you will be able to enhance your multidisciplinary expertise in finance, digital technology, transformation, and global operations while exercising autonomy and influencing the design and rollout of global standards.

Required Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience leading either a business transformation project related to finance or a system implementation project in the accounting domain at a corporate entity or consulting firm
• Ability to identify and analyze issues, and to formulate and execute solutions
• Business-level English proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Motivation to drive business transformation by leveraging cutting-edge technologies (AI/IT solutions)

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience participating in global projects or working overseas
• Experience managing large-scale projects
• Individuals with professional knowledge or experience in any of the following areas: accounting, finance, or taxation
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or U.S. Certified Public Accountant (USCPA) certification
• Knowledge of SAP (FI/CO)
• Work or project experience in the retail industry
• Experience building applications such as BI and RPA, or implementing programs using low-code platforms
• Experience in planning or implementing business transformation processes using generative AI or AI agents
• Experience in organizational management

Company Name: Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.

Employment Type: Full-time employee (permanent position with a 3-month probationary period)

Annual Salary

• Annual Salary Range: 8 million to 16 million yen (Monthly Salary: 500,000 to 750,000 yen)
• Allowances: Commuting allowance, overtime pay, etc. (*All subject to company regulations)
• Bonuses: Semi-annual bonuses twice a year, year-end bonus (eligibility and amount determined based on company performance and performance evaluations)
• Promotion Opportunities: Twice a year (determined based on performance evaluations)

*Salary will be determined based on company regulations, taking into account your previous annual income and experience, and is not limited to the figures listed above.

Working Hours

Flexible work schedule or managerial/supervisory position

• Flexible work schedule

Standard daily working hours: 8 hours; Break: 1 hour
Core hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Flexible hours…6:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Overtime may be required

• Supervisors

Based on the working hours of the employee’s department; left to the employee’s discretion

Holidays and Leave

Two days off per week (Saturdays and Sundays; national holidays are workdays) Annual paid leave, special leave and bereavement leave, childcare and family care leave systems, etc.
*In addition to paid leave, special leave is granted in the first and second halves of the fiscal year (the number of days granted varies depending on employment status and the company to which the employee belongs)

Insurance Coverage

Social Insurance (Health Insurance, Employees’ Pension Insurance, Employment Insurance, Workers’ Compensation Insurance, Long-Term Care Insurance)

Employee Benefits

Employee stock ownership plan, mutual aid association, partner welfare programs, employee discount program, cafeteria, dedicated shuttle bus (for commuting to the Ariake office), defined contribution pension plan (full-time employees only)

Other

• Our company actively recruits mid-career professionals across various Group companies (Fast Retailing, UNIQLO, GU, etc.). We would appreciate it if you could review the information below and consider applying.
• Within the Fast Retailing Group, you may apply to multiple companies simultaneously. However, please note that even if the selection process proceeds with multiple companies, you can only advance to the final selection stage for one position at a time.
• Based on your submitted resume and interview evaluations, we may contact you to discuss opportunities at other companies or for other positions within the Fast Retailing Group.
• Secondhand Smoke Policy: Smoking is prohibited on the premises and indoors; we do not have designated smoking rooms. (Smoking is prohibited during working hours, including break times.)

Roppongi Headquarters: Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
*Depending on business needs, you may be required to travel between offices.
*Your location may be changed to a location designated by the company, including overseas locations.