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Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
Johnson & JohnsonThe Finance Leadership Development Program (FLDP) is a two-and-a-half-year global program focused on developing future leaders in Finance. Participants are placed in positions where they will be challenged and learn core accounting and financial analysis, while developing leadership skills in teamwork, risk-taking, and initiative and demonstrating their core values and adherence to the Johnson & Johnson Credo. Most participants rotate through one 18-month and one 12-month assignment at various companies within Johnson & Johnson. Assignments expose participants to areas of the finance function including Business Unit Finance, Accounting, Tax, Supply Chain, and R&D Finance, and provide opportunities to use leadership skills and bring new perspectives for change and process improvement. Participants receive up to six months of on-the-job onboarding before the program start date, as well as five weeks of in-person training with global program participants at J&J World Headquarters in the US during the program. Training develops written and oral presentation, problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills. The program offers exposure to complex business environments, financial planning and reporting systems, cross-functional teams, senior management, coaching and mentoring, and opportunities across the business. The program lasts 2.5 years and is followed by a permanent position. The start date is January–March 2027.
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree. - 1–3 years of full-time finance or accounting experience, excluding internships and apprenticeships. - Demonstrated track record of influencing business partners with fact-based data and managing change through strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentations. - Ability to present complex information and analysis clearly and concisely. - Proven time management skills and ability to multitask effectively. - Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to excellence and integrity. - Strong analytical skills and intellectual curiosity. - Proficiency in both English and Japanese. - Authorization to work in Japan on a permanent, full-time basis.
- A degree preferably in Finance, Accounting & Controlling, Business Administration, or Economics; degrees related to Analytics and Statistics may be considered, as may a clear and demonstrable interest in Finance. - Sarbanes Oxley experience and CPA, CMA, or other financial certification. - Experience at multinational companies or Big 4 accounting firms. - Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and/or experience with data analytics and reporting software such as SAP, TM1, Anaplan, Tableau, or Power BI. - Experience working through ambiguity and in process design and improvement. - TOEIC score of 850 or higher.
- J&J is committed to investing in related training and certification costs for employees without financial certifications. - Eligible for a one-time bonus for recognized finance and accounting accreditation. - On-the-job coaching and performance feedback from supervisors, plus coaching from personal mentors, program leaders, and program champions. - Five weeks of in-person training with global program participants at J&J World Headquarters in the US.
