Finance and Corporate Planning Manager

Nintendo Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the Singapore-based subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., a globally listed Japanese company operating in the Global IP-based Entertainment Business / Interactive Entertainment and Digital Content industry.

As part of Nintendo’s global IP-based entertainment business, the Singapore entity supports regional sales operations and business planning activities across SEA, in close coordination with the company’s headquarters in Japan and other overseas group companies.

The company plays a strategic role in executing Nintendo’s global business strategies, particularly in areas such as sales planning, and IP-related business initiatives, within a highly integrated hardware–software business model.

We are seeking a Finance and Corporate Planning Manager to lead HQ-linked financial management, corporate planning and corporate administration for the SEA region.

The role focuses on accurate and timely financial reporting to headquarters, budgeting and forecasting, appropriate accounting treatment of game business transactions, and maintaining internal controls and governance aligned with Nintendo Group standards.

This position requires close collaboration with headquarters in Japan and regional and global stakeholders, and involves responsibilities related to financial analysis, cross-functional project leadership, recommendations to senior management, process optimization, and accounting operations, contributing to the sustainable growth of Nintendo’s global entertainment business.

1. Financial Reporting and HQ Coordination

Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing and the submission of consolidation reporting packages to the HQ Accounting department in Japan, in line with group accounting policies, to support the timely disclosure obligations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed parent company.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting and Management Analysis

Prepare the annual budget and sales and profit forecasts of Nintendo Singapore using SAP BPC, and deliver management analyses and reports (e.g., Tableau dashboards) to HQ and local management to support business planning and decision-making.

3. Accounting for Game Business Transactions

Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for game hardware, software and digital content transactions, including revenue recognition, revenue and cost deferrals, intercompany transactions and transfer pricing, indirect taxes (GST), and foreign currency translation.

4. Accounting Operations and SAP Systems

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, fixed assets and treasury) on SAP, and drive process improvements and system enhancements in coordination with the HQ Accounting and IT organizations.

5. Internal Controls and Governance

Design, operate and continuously improve internal controls in line with Nintendo Group policies and J-SOX, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting and adherence to group reporting deadlines.

6. Audit and Tax Management

Manage statutory audits and financial statements under Singapore Financial Reporting Standards, corporate income tax, GST and transfer pricing documentation, coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors and the HQ Accounting department.

7. Process Improvement and Team Collaboration

Continuously improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency, support and develop local staff, and clarify roles and responsibilities within the finance and administration team.

8. HQ Liaison, Global Coordination and Corporate Administration Support

Act as a key liaison between Nintendo Singapore and the Japanese parent company on finance and governance matters, coordinate closely with regional and global stakeholders across multiple corporate functions, and support related back-office functions such as HR, general affairs and IT in coordination with relevant teams.

9. Cross-Functional Project Leadership

Lead complex, high-impact cross-functional projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders, taking ownership from initial assessment and planning through to implementation, identifying key issues and developing appropriate proposals and action plans.

10. Management Advisory and Corporate Initiatives

Provide recommendations to senior management on operational and administrative matters, and drive the effective implementation of key corporate initiatives and the continuous improvement of operations.

1. At least 5 years of accounting and finance experience with a globally listed company in the interactive entertainment industry. The successful candidate must possess the above experience within the last 3 years.

2. At least 5 years of hands-on experience in corporate closing and consolidated financial reporting within a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed group, including coordination with domestic and overseas subsidiaries.

3. Experience leading consolidated, multi-entity budgeting and forecasting for corporate or global business planning, using a planning or consolidation system (e.g. SAP BPC, Oracle Hyperion, or equivalent).

4. Experience as a project manager or workstream lead on a finance system implementation or finance transformation project, with working knowledge of revenue recognition, intercompany transactions and transfer pricing, and indirect taxes.

5. Experience in leading cross-functional projects at an overseas subsidiary in the interactive entertainment industry, such as organizational restructuring or system transitions, involving coordination of accounting, legal and IT workstreams.

6. At least 1 year of experience managing the finance and corporate administration functions (Finance, IT, HR & Administration) of an overseas subsidiary of a listed multinational group, including supervising a team of 5 or more staff and advising management on operational and administrative matters.

7. Hands-on experience with SAP (or an equivalent ERP system) and a planning or consolidation tool such as SAP BPC, together with advanced Excel skills and experience building management reports in a BI tool such as Tableau or Power BI.

8. Hands-on experience working in an HQ-linked operating model, coordinating with headquarters, overseas subsidiaries across 3 or more countries or regions, external auditors and consultants.

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