Position Title: Corporate Planning Manager
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Salary total package: Up to 74K euro/ annual
Language Requirement: Native-level Japanese (essential) and Business level of English
■ Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Planning Manager to lead the Corporate Planning function.
This is a strategic position that plays a key role in driving business decisions across our European entities by supporting management planning, budgeting, KPI tracking, board reporting, and organizational initiatives. You will also serve as a communication bridge between our European operations and the Japanese headquarters, managing a small team and collaborating cross-functionally across regions.
■ Key Responsibilities
【Strategy & Business Planning】
- Develop and monitor mid-term and annual business plans
- Support European and Japanese management in strategic planning
- Conduct industry and competitor research and summarize insights
【Board & Executive Reporting】
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for executive and board meetings
- Draft and review presentation materials in both Japanese and English
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and visualize progress against strategy
【Budget & Performance Management】
- Coordinate the annual budget across European branches and departments
- Analyze P&L variances and propose countermeasures
- Report on regional financial performance to HQ in Japan
【People & Organizational Planning (Strategic HR Support)】
- Analyze organization structure and workforce planning
- Collaborate on performance management and training initiatives
- Lead survey analysis and propose improvement actions
【Team Management】
- Supervise and mentor Corporate Planning team members
- Allocate tasks, manage workload, and conduct quality reviews
- Lead cross-functional projects and liaise with other departments
■ Requirements
Must-Have
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate planning, management control, or business strategy
- Proven experience in cross-functional planning, reporting, and budgeting
- Native-level Japanese language skills (spoken and written)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for report and presentation creation
- Strong analytical and communication skills in a multicultural environment
Nice-to-Have
- Experience working in a Japanese corporate environment (domestic or overseas)
- Work experience in Europe or another international setting
- Business-level English (for internal discussions and documentation)
- Prior team management experience
■ Ideal Candidate
- Thinks strategically while executing with precision
- Proactively identifies problems and drives structured solutions
- Understands Japanese corporate culture and can also adapt to European business dynamics
- Takes ownership of cross-functional coordination and leads through collaboration
■ Employment Conditions
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Employment Type: Full-time (probation period applies)
- Work Arrangement: Primarily office-based; hybrid working options available upon discussion
- Visa Support: Available for qualified candidates based on experience and skills