Corporate Planning Manager (Japanese Speaking) in Reading

Position Title: Corporate Planning Manager
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Salary total package: Up to 150K euro/ annual
Language Requirement: Native-level Japanese (essential) and Business level of English
■ Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Planning Manager to lead the Corporate Planning function.
This is a strategic position that plays a key role in driving business decisions across our European entities by supporting management planning, budgeting, KPI tracking, board reporting, and organizational initiatives. You will also serve as a communication bridge between our European operations and the Japanese headquarters, managing a small team and collaborating cross-functionally across regions.
■ Key Responsibilities
【Strategy & Business Planning】

• Develop and monitor mid-term and annual business plans
• Support European and Japanese management in strategic planning
• Conduct industry and competitor research and summarize insights

【Board & Executive Reporting】

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for executive and board meetings
• Draft and review presentation materials in both Japanese and English
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and visualize progress against strategy

【Budget & Performance Management】

• Coordinate the annual budget across European branches and departments
• Analyze P&L variances and propose countermeasures
• Report on regional financial performance to HQ in Japan

【People & Organizational Planning (Strategic HR Support)】

• Analyze organization structure and workforce planning
• Collaborate on performance management and training initiatives
• Lead survey analysis and propose improvement actions

【Team Management】

• Supervise and mentor Corporate Planning team members
• Allocate tasks, manage workload, and conduct quality reviews
• Lead cross-functional projects and liaise with other departments

■ Requirements
Must-Have

• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate planning, management control, or business strategy
• Proven experience in cross-functional planning, reporting, and budgeting
• Native-level Japanese language skills (spoken and written)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for report and presentation creation
• Strong analytical and communication skills in a multicultural environment

Nice-to-Have

• Experience working in a Japanese corporate environment (domestic or overseas)
• Work experience in Europe or another international setting
• Business-level English (for internal discussions and documentation)
• Prior team management experience

■ Ideal Candidate

• Thinks strategically while executing with precision
• Proactively identifies problems and drives structured solutions
• Understands Japanese corporate culture and can also adapt to European business dynamics
• Takes ownership of cross-functional coordination and leads through collaboration

■ Employment Conditions

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Employment Type: Full-time (probation period applies)
• Work Arrangement: Primarily office-based; hybrid working options available upon discussion
• Visa Support: Available for qualified candidates based on experience and skills

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