In short

Great opportunity to join one of the world’s fastest-growing sports brands as a Senior Lead, Finance Japan & South Korea! This role provides professional finance and controlling support to On's business functions in Japan and Korea, focusing on omnichannel growth. Key responsibilities include financial budgeting, planning, monthly reporting, and financial modeling for commercial initiatives. The role also involves partner negotiation support, cost control, financial guidance to local management, and ensuring compliance within the region, while participating in global finance initiatives.

Your Mission

  • Partner with On business functions in JP and Korea with professional finance and controlling support to support the omnichannel growth in those countries.
  • Responsible for Financial Budgeting and Planning at On for JP and Korea market
  • Monthly management reporting package for local management and for regional controlling to consolidate
  • Financial modelling for financial analysis required by the commercial team in terms of new business model/investment.
  • Providing finance supports in the negotiations on the commercial terms with partners including suppliers, dealers etc
  • Analyze and control market-driven costs by working closely with regional controlling team
  • Enabling and bringing financial acumen to the local management team
  • Champion for compliance in the Japan and Korea market by working closely with other finance members in the local and regional accounting team as well as other functional teams like legal, IT etc,.
  • Performing in global/regional finance team in various finance initiatives
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • +8 years above prior Management experience in the financial accounting/control area.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese, Korean Language skill will be an added value
  • Experience in sportswear or retail business will be an advantage
  • Former experiences working with international environments
  • Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
  • Strong interpersonal skills required to work effectively with different stakeholders
  • Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
  • Open minded to face challenge and uncertainty
  • Degree in Finance, Economics or Administrations, Management MBA or CPA qualification highly desirable
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About the Team

As you might expect from a sports brand with running at its core, the Japan team at On is a fast-paced place to be. You’ll be part of the APAC Finance team and co-working with a group of highly motivated individuals. The shared goal? Efficient growth at high speed- what else?

This role is based in Yokohama, Japan.

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Team

Team

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It’s a common stereotype: an accountant buried in spreadsheets, working alone. Well, that’s not us. Our work is a relay, not an individual sprint. We work together with our global teams to help them accomplish their goals – and On’s.

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Ruby

Group Planning & Analytics Controller, Zurich

I’m challenged every day with new learnings, new perspectives and new technologies. I can feel that my horizon expands as our business grows. I’m on this exciting journey of never-ending personal development, which is crucial to me.
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What we offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.