Senior Financial Controller Japan

About us:

The physical and digital worlds are merging. Vehicles, medical devices, industrial systems,

critical infrastructure: security hasn't kept pace. AI is accelerating everything, from the

capabilities of the systems we depend on to the sophistication of the threats targeting them. A

software vulnerability can now have physical consequences. A physical breach can compromise

entire digital ecosystems. Billions of devices operate with little to no protection, and traditional

approaches can't keep up. Not at this scale, not at this speed, and not across this diversity of

systems.

Exein exists to solve this. We build the security layer for a world where physical and digital

threats are no longer separate problems, from kernel-level runtime protection on embedded

devices to cloud-native platforms that analyze, protect, and prove compliance across entire

device fleets. We're not patching the old model. We're building security from the core out.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Financial Controller to establish and oversee the finance

operations in Japan, supporting the company's expansion across the APAC region. The role will

play a key part in setting up the new Japanese legal entity and supporting the opening of the

Tokyo office, planned for spring 2027. The successful candidate will be responsible for building

local financial workflows and ensuring efficient day-to-day financial operations. Key areas of

responsibility will include financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management

and financial reporting. They will also coordinate the opening of corporate bank accounts and

manage relationships with local banking partners. Working closely with our Finance team in Italy

and the local service provider, the role will ensure alignment between local operations and

headquarters. This position requires a hands-on and autonomous professional who can operate

in an international environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial expertise,

excellent English communication skills and native-level Japanese. The role will report directly to

the Finance team in Italy.

Key Responsibilities:

● Establish and manage the finance operations and workflows for our Japanese entity.

● Support the incorporation and financial setup of the Japanese legal entity.

● Coordinate finance-related activities connected to the opening of the Tokyo office in

spring 2027.

● Manage financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.

● Prepare financial reports and provide regular updates to the Finance team in Italy.

● Coordinate the opening and management of corporate bank accounts.

● Build and maintain relationships with local banks and financial institutions.

● Work closely with local service providers.

● Ensure compliance with local financial, accounting and regulatory requirements.

● Coordinate with headquarters to ensure consistency between local financial processes

and group policies.

Requirements:

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

● Significant experience in financial controlling, accounting or finance management.

● Previous experience setting up financial processes or supporting the establishment of a

new legal entity is highly desirable.

● Solid knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial

reporting.

● Experience liaising with banks, external advisors and local service providers.

● Strong understanding of financial and accounting regulations, ideally with knowledge of

the Japanese regulatory environment.

● Native-level Japanese and excellent English communication skills.

● High level of autonomy, ownership and a hands-on approach.

● Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple

priorities.

● Comfortable working in an international environment and collaborating with teams

across different countries and time zones.

Location: Tokyo

Exein is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate all applications fairly

regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, background, or orientation.