Finance Manager - Japan

Role highlights:

Finance Manager, Japan

● Location: Tokyo, Japan

● Department: Finance

● Reports to: CEO of Japan (dotted line to Finance)

● Employment type: Permanent

● Workplace model: Hybrid

● Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where

required)

Why this role matters:

Secure ICEYE's financial compliance and operational growth in Japan. You will act as the

primary finance lead in Japan, partnering closely with regional leadership, business, and

global finance with a growth mindset. You will ensure full statutory compliance and

manage local financial risks while providing the clarity needed to scale the business and

operations.

Who We Are

ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent

monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth.

ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite

constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency

and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate

their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system.

ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental

monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that

contribute to a safer future.

Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000

employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.

Expected Outcomes & Requirements Outcomes:

● Your key stakeholders have accurate, forward-looking financial insights (budgets,

forecasts, and analyses) to make fast, strategic growth decisions.

● Your day-to-day management ensures local operations and regional expansion are

fully supported without bottlenecks.

● Your proactive management of local financial processes creates a scalable

framework that seamlessly supports the company’s international growth.

● Your close partnership with global finance and local external advisors ensures that

all Japanese reporting, tax obligations, and statutory requirements are executed

seamlessly and accurately.

Role-specific Competencies

1. Strong knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS, local tax regulations, and statutory

reporting requirements

2. Strong financial acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic insights

3. High attention tao detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance

4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

5. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

6. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, international environment

7. Fluent in Japanese and business-level English

Your day-to-day responsibilities

Finance Management & Business Partnering

● Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes for the Japan office

● Provide strategic financial insights to support business growth and operational

decision making

● Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and recommend accelerated

business growth actions

● Partner with local leadership and global teams to align business strategies for

growth and expansion

● Oversee local statutory reporting and local accounting office

Accounting & Compliance Oversight

● Support group accounting and drive local compliance

● Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

● Maintain compliance with Japanese GAAP, tax regulations, and statutory

requirements

● Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities

Regulatory & Tax Management

● Monitor corporate tax filings, consumption tax, and other statutory obligations

● Stay up to date with changes in Japanese financial regulations and ensure

compliance

● Support transfer pricing and intercompany transactions in collaboration with

global teams

Team & Stakeholder Management

● Serve as the key point of contact for finance-related matters in Japan

● Collaborate cross-functionally with groups finance, operations, sales, and legal

teams

Working at ICEYE

At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the

impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the

opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are

a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture

where collaboration is how we win.

How We Work (Our Values)

Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We

bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we

find a way.

● Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand

the “why” behind decisions.

● See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you

can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others.

● Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different

perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions.

● Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay

agile as priorities shift.

● Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress,

take pride in results, and share the wins.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We

keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent

Attraction will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work.

Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create

an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever

your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table.

We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to

apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help.

Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible

possible together. Read more about ICEYE and work with us at iceye.com.