Business Controller
Your role
As a Business Controller, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, steering the organization's accounting functions and empowering strategic financial decisions through precise and timely reporting. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll contribute significantly to our overall success.
As a Business Controller, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, steering the organization's accounting functions and empowering strategic financial decisions through precise and timely reporting. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll contribute significantly to our overall success.
Your day-to-day
- Oversee accounts payable, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain planning and budgeting systems.
- Prepare financial and management reports and present findings to senior management.
- Analyze and interpret financial trends requiring management's attention.
Your skills and experience
- BS in finance, accounting, or Business. MBA desired. CPA preferred
- 15 years of experience in the Finance/accounting or Business control of industrial related equipment manufacturer. Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS is important
- Ability to analyse financial results, identify potential opportunities and develop action plan with management to be addressed by each division
- Ability to work under time constraint to meet corporate financial reporting deadlines
- Effective communication skills and attention to details
- Good understanding of contracts terms and conditions and associated financial risk
- Good command of Business English, Native level of Japanese language is a must
- Information system knowledge including Microsoft tools
- Overall understanding of our equipment function & customers/markets
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
Your location
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our Yokohama office in Yokohama (Shin-yokohama) , Japan
Why it is great to work with us
Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act – we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.
Application process
Our selection process includes interviews and, for some roles, skills assessments that help us gain a deeper understanding of your profile. We look forward to getting to know you, learning about your strengths, and discussing how you can grow with us. If you have questions during the process or need support, please contact us:
Talent Acquisition: Tomoko Ikeda, HRGA manager tomoko.ikeda@leybold.com
About Leybold
Leybold employs people on four continents. Many of them have a scientific or technical focus. Their knowledge, creativity and experience are essential for our success.
The demands of the high-tech industry and the cultural diversity in our globally active company also contributes to an attractive and stimulating working environment at Leybold. Technical knowledge is important to us, as are personal soft skills and the willingness to work in international project teams.
Leybold is part of the Vacuum Technique Business area of the Atlas Copco Group. The Group's sustainable approach also determines our visions and values. A wide range of training and further education programs are available, to enhance technical know-how and systematically expand skills. Because only great ideas accelerate innovation.