Student Assistant role at Inriver helping Finance team with invoicing and bookkeeping tasks. Ideal opportunity for those studying Finance or Accounting in a flexible hybrid working environment.
About the role
- Head of Finance leading financial strategy for robotics company aiming for IPO and capital efficiency. Collaborate with executive team on balance sheet management and fundraising initiatives.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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