Finance Manager for China E-commerce Business (CFO Candidate) - Commerce Accounting Department(C&M)

Job Description:

Business Overview

Rakuten Group's fundamental management philosophy is to "empower" people and society through innovation. We provide over 70 diverse services, including EC services such as the internet shopping mall "Rakuten Ichiba" and the travel booking site "Rakuten Travel," financial services such as "Rakuten Bank," mobile communications, and professional sports.
The Commerce & Marketing Company provides various services that make daily life more enjoyable and convenient, focusing on internet services related to shopping, daily living, and leisure.
In our EC business, including "Rakuten Ichiba," we have built a system that can widely support the opening of stores and sales by overseas businesses. As of September 2025, the number of overseas businesses exceeds 1,000, and the Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) is growing strongly, with a double-digit increase year-on-year.

Department Overview

The Commerce Accounting Department is the accounting division of the Commerce & Marketing Company. It is divided into seven sections based on business categories and is responsible for all aspects of financial accounting for each business and subsidiary.

In response to various business developments and changes in the business environment, such as new service development and business restructuring, we play a role in representing financial accounting at the forefront of the business. We engage in discussions with business stakeholders and other specialized departments such as Legal, General Affairs, and Marketing to build business processes and develop the business.

We are an organization that plays an important role in the operation of businesses with high visibility and significant social impact.

Position:

Why We Hire

We are looking for a member to lead the finance and accounting department as the right-hand person to the CEO of our Chinese subsidiary during the launch and expansion of our new business in China, and to support the expansion of our global EC business from a financial and accounting perspective as a member of the headquarters' Commerce Accounting Department.

- This position is envisioned as the CFO or Head of Finance and Accounting for our subsidiary in Shanghai, China.
- You will perform your duties either by relocating to Shanghai or by working from Tokyo with regular business trips to Shanghai.
- As a member of the headquarters' Commerce Accounting Department, you will be tasked with the mission of supporting the expansion of our global EC business from a financial and accounting perspective, beyond just the accounting operations of a single subsidiary.

- As a person responsible for finance and accounting, you will play a role in driving the launch of overseas business with a wide range of discretion.
- Simultaneously, as a member of the headquarters' Commerce Accounting Department, you will also play a role in leading the accounting organization responsible for the finance and accounting of the entire EC business.
- You will be organizationally linked with the company-wide finance and accounting organization, making it possible to pursue various career goals.

Position Details

Key Responsibilities
As the CFO or Head of Finance and Accounting for our Chinese subsidiary, you will be responsible for the following:
- Building the entire finance and accounting process for the Chinese subsidiary.
- Establishing governance for finance and accounting operations.
- Overall management accounting, including budget vs. actual (B/A) management.
- Supporting the promotion of EC business expansion overseas.

Work Environment

Organization Structure
- Commerce Accounting Department: Approx. 80 members, consisting of 7 sections.
- New Graduate to Mid-career Hire Ratio: 1:3

Background of Mid-Career Hires
- Experience in finance and accounting at listed companies.
- Subject matter experts in accounting and tax.
- Professionals with a background in consulting.

Career Path Examples of Successful Hires
- CFO of overseas subsidiaries or regional headquarters after gaining experience across multiple departments.
- Head of Finance/Accounting Department.
- Director of a domestic subsidiary.

Mandatory Qualifications:

- Extensive experience in conducting business in China, with a deep understanding of local business customs and practices.
- Familiarity with local business practices and regulatory environments.
- Management for financial accounting including monthly and quarterly financial results
- Negotiate with business representatives, legal affairs, and other specialized departments on behalf of accounting
- Knowledge of IFRS or tax regulations

Desired Qualifications:

- Deep expertise in the Chinese e-commerce market.
- Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) communication.
- Proven experience in managing a team of 10+ employees.

Other Information:

Additional information on Location

Shanghai, Hangzhou, or Tokyo (Rakuten Crimson House or Futako Tamagawa Rise Office)

- Rakuten Crimson House, 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
- Futako Tamagawa Rise Office, 2-21-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

※ According to our company policy, working from the office five days a week is mandatory when based in China. Please note that there is no remote work option available.

Additional information on Secondment

You will be appointed as the CFO or Head of Finance for our China subsidiary.

Additional information on English Qualification

TOEIC Score exceeding 800 (or similar level of English ability) or a University Degree earned in an English-speaking country.
Proof of qualifications will be required by the time of the job offer.
If no evidence is available to prove the qualifications denoted above, taking an IP test, organized by Rakuten, during selection process is required.

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