Head of Finance

Role Overview

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s growth and IPO roadmap
• Serve as a key business partner to the CEO and executive team
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning
• Design and execute balance sheet strategy aligned with the RaaS business model
• Lead Asset-Liability Management (ALM), including management of FX exposure, interest rate risk, and funding structure
• Optimize capital allocation across assets (robot deployment, inventory, infrastructure) and liabilities
• Establish frameworks for capital efficiency and return optimization at the balance sheet level
• Lead strategic cash flow management and liquidity planning to support rapid scaling
• Design and execute financing strategies across:
• Direct financing (capital markets / equity / structured financing)
• Indirect financing (bank loans, leasing, project finance, etc.)
• Build and manage relationships with financial institutions, investors, and lenders
• Lead equity and debt fundraising initiatives, including structured finance and asset-backed financing where relevant
• Drive investor relations, including board reporting and external communications
• Develop and refine the company’s equity story and financial narrative
• Lead end-to-end investor relations strategy across both domestic and international markets
• Develop and articulate a compelling equity story aligned with long-term strategy and capital markets expectations
• Manage relationships with global investors, analysts, and key stakeholders
• Lead preparation of investor materials, including board decks, earnings-related communications, and fundraising materials
• Act as a primary interface between the company and capital markets, ensuring consistent and high-quality communication
• Monitor market feedback and investor sentiment, and incorporate insights into strategic decision-making
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Establish KPIs and performance tracking frameworks
• Drive financial discipline and data-driven decision-making across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proven experience as CFO, Finance Director, or equivalent senior finance role
• Strong experience in startup or high-growth environments
• Native-level Japanese
• Near-native level English (far beyond basic business proficiency; able to lead negotiations, investor communications, and complex discussions independently)
• Deep knowledge of corporate finance, accounting, and financial planning
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• High agility and adaptability in fast-changing environments
• Passion for deep-tech, robotics, or hardware-driven businesses
• Nice to have
• Experience in balance sheet-intensive businesses (e.g., leasing, infrastructure, RaaS, asset-heavy models)
• Strong track record in debt financing, structured finance, or banking relationships
• Experience managing ALM, treasury, or capital structure optimization
• Prior IPO experience (highly preferred)
• Post-IPO startup experience
• Experience working in global or multinational environments
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification

Benefits

• Social Insurance: Full coverage under the Japanese social insurance system
• Remarks: Please note that your job responsibilities may be subject to change after joining the company. This may include changes to the scope of responsibility, reporting lines, or team assignment.