At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the launch of a new UK subsidiary and manage corporate operations.
- Company: Major Japanese company with a global presence and dynamic work culture.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to work in London with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of international business and make a real impact in a start-up environment.
- Qualifications: Fluent in Japanese and English, with experience in corporate management and stakeholder coordination.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
- UK Business Setup & Corporate Management Manager (fluent Japanese)
- Overview
A major Japanese company is recruiting a UK Business Setup & Corporate Management Manager to support the establishment and operation of its new UK subsidiary.
The Corporate Project Manager will oversee corporate administration and coordinate with headquarters in Japan, external advisers, and local business partners.
Responsibilities
- Support the establishment and launch of the UK subsidiary
- Coordinate with external advisers including legal, accounting and tax firms
- Liaise with the headquarters in Japan and provide regular reporting and updates
- Communicate with government authorities, banks, and external organisations
- Support the day-to-day administration and corporate operations of the UK entity
- Assist with cash management, including capital contributions, loans and investment-related transactions
- Coordinate accounting, tax and legal matters with internal and external stakeholders
- Support payroll administration and the implementation of company policies and internal procedures
- Maintain relationships with local business partners and attend meetings as required
- Act as the key liaison between the headquarters, UK advisers and local partners
- Manage project schedules, document control, and operational tasks related to the business launch
- Research UK business regulations and operational requirements and provide recommendations where appropriate
- Ideal Candidate
- Experience coordinating between headquarters and local stakeholders in an international business environment
- Experience establishing or managing a UK or overseas subsidiary
- Experience in corporate administration, finance, accounting, HR or general affairs
- Experience coordinating with legal, tax or accounting advisers
- Experience working with external advisers such as accountants, tax advisers or legal professionals
- Experience within a start-up, overseas subsidiary or small corporate environment
- Understanding of corporate governance and compliance within the UK business environment
- Business level fluency in Japanese and English
- Able to communicate flexibly with the headquarters in Japan across different time zones
- Able to work proactively and adapt to the changing priorities of a start-up or business launch environment
- Conditions
- Location: London
- Working Style: Temp to Perm
- The client may consider various options flexibly, such as permanent employment, fixed-term contracts, temporary agency work or consultancy agreements.
- Salary: depending on experience
- Working Hours: TBD (Monday to Friday)
- Start: negotiable (ideally ASAP)
All applicants for the Corporate Project Manager position must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
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We think you need these skills to ace UK Business Setup & Corporate Management Manager (fluent Japanese)
Fluency in Japanese and English
Corporate Administration
Project Management
Coordination with External Advisers
Cash Management
Understanding of Corporate Governance
Compliance Knowledge
