This role focuses on business development in retail robotics, expanding partnerships with convenience stores in Japan.
About this role
The Head of Finance leads strategy and operations toward an IPO for a RaaS robotics business where asset financing and long-term asset management are central. Reporting to the CEO, the role partners with executives on capital structure, growth and long-range planning.
Responsibilities include balance-sheet strategy and ALM across foreign exchange; capital allocation; liquidity; equity, debt, structured financing; institution and investor relationships; domestic and global investor relations; board and fundraising materials; market feedback; budgeting, forecasting, models and KPIs.
Candidates need a bachelor's degree and proven CFO, Finance Director or equivalent senior experience in a startup or high-growth setting. Deep finance and accounting and planning knowledge, stakeholder management, agility and interest in deep-tech are required. Japanese must be native-level. English must be near-native, sufficient to lead negotiations, investor communication and complex discussions.
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