(Japanese Speaking) Corporate Planning Manager

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Japanese Company in Amsterdam seeks a highly motivated Corporate Planning Manager (Japanese speaking). This strategic role partners with senior management across the EMEA region to drive performance, planning, reporting, and governance.

You will lead annual budgeting, mid-term and long-term plans, provide executive reporting, and build cross-functional relationships with Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Japan. Fluent Japanese and English are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in corporate planning, strategic planning, finance, FP&A, business controlling, or a related function within an international organization.
• Fluency in both Japanese and English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting, mid-term plans, and long-term business planning processes.
• Coordinate budget cycles, quarterly business reviews, and strategic planning activities.
• Translate corporate strategy into actionable business plans and measurable objectives.
• Support strategic initiatives and business transformation projects across the region.
• Monitor business performance and key strategic initiatives.
• Analyze financial and operational results to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to improve business performance.
• Lead monthly management reporting for EMEA leadership and headquarters.

Skills

P&L management

Balance sheet management

Corporate finance

Business performance management

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Job description

Company: Japanese Company

Position: (Japanese Speaking) Corporate Planning Manager

Location: Amsterdam

Salary: Depending on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Corporate Planning Manager to join the team. This is a strategic business partnering role that supports senior management in driving business performance, long-term growth, and organizational success across the EMEA region.

The successful candidate will play a key role in business planning, performance management, executive reporting, and strategic decision-making while working closely with stakeholders across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Japan.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Planning

• Lead annual budgeting, mid-term plans, and long-term business planning processes.
• Coordinate budget cycles, quarterly business reviews, and strategic planning activities.
• Translate corporate strategy into actionable business plans and measurable objectives.
• Support strategic initiatives and business transformation projects across the region.

Performance Management & Business Insights

• Monitor business performance and key strategic initiatives.
• Analyze financial and operational results to identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to improve business performance.
• Lead monthly management reporting for EMEA leadership and headquarters.

Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted business partner to senior management and cross-functional teams.
• Support management meetings and strategic decision-making processes.
• Prepare executive presentations, business review materials, and board-level reports.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across EMEA and Japan.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to corporate governance policies and internal controls.
• Promote transparency, compliance, and effective business management practices.
• Support continuous improvement of planning, reporting, and governance processes.

Who We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in corporate planning, strategic planning, finance, FP&A, business controlling, or a related function within an international organization.
• Strong understanding of:

P&L management

Balance sheet management

Corporate finance

Business performance management

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Fluency in both Japanese and English (written and spoken).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with regional headquarters and global stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in a multicultural and international environment.

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.

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