[CFO Track]M&A and Strategic Finance Manager - Tokyo

Company Overview

Josys is a rapidly growing B2B SaaS platform startup, founded as the second entrepreneurial venture by Yasukane Matsumoto, the founder of Raksul Inc. From the very beginning, Josys has focused on building a global organization, and today the team spans across nine countries including regions in Asia, the United States, and Europe. Top-tier talent from around the world continues to join the company, making this an incredibly exciting phase where we are shaping the DAY1 of a truly global company born in Japan.

With our mission to “Simplify IT & Empower Communities,” we provide a secure and seamless platform to solve the increasingly complex IT challenges arising from the rise of remote work, rapid digital transformation, and the explosive growth of SaaS applications.

We have raised a total of $218 million USD (approx. ¥33 billion) across our Series A and B rounds. While our product development hub is located in Bangalore, India, our organizational functions are globally distributed: engineering is based in India, product management in the U.S., go-to-market functions primarily in Japan as well as the U.S., Singapore, and Australia, with corporate operations centralized in Japan. Under this globally distributed setup, we are pushing forward innovation and business expansion on a global scale.

Position Background

As we aim for long-term value creation, we are strengthening our Corporate Development team to focus on strategic initiatives such as M&A, capital strategy, IR, and financial planning.

We are seeking a Corporate Development Manager who can work closely with our executive team to drive high-impact projects that shape the future of the company. This role offers a significant growth opportunity, including a potential career path to the CFO role.

Position Overview

This role will lead a broad range of responsibilities across M&A strategy and execution, mid-to-long term business planning, investor relations, and treasury management.

You will work at the heart of a global SaaS business to build and communicate a compelling equity story, while developing the foundation for sustainable and non-linear growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead M&A initiatives from sourcing and due diligence to valuation and post-merger integration
• Develop and manage medium- to long-term business plans and KPIs
• Build and maintain relationships with equity investors (VCs, PEs); lead IR material creation and communication
• Engage with financial institutions and support capital raising activities
• Manage treasury operations including cash flow planning and asset management (e.g., U.S. Treasuries)
  
  

Requirements (Must)

Candidates must have the following experience or equivalent:

• 3–7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, or strategy consulting (Associate to VP level)
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation, and business planning
• Strong documentation and communication skills, including interaction with executives and investors
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English proficiency
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a startup or pre-IPO environment
• Exposure to international teams or global investors
• Knowledge of treasury and asset management practices
• Involvement in IPO preparation processes
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Highly professional with strong integrity and trusted external communication skills
• Able to bridge both business and finance with a strong sense of ownership
• Aspires to become a CFO and is eager to gain comprehensive exposure to corporate strategy
• Comfortable with ambiguity and excited to take on challenges in a fast-paced, global environment
  
  

Media

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Josys is a rapidly growing B2B SaaS platform startup, founded as the second entrepreneurial venture by Yasukane Matsumoto, the founder of Raksul Inc. From the very beginning, Josys has focused on building a global organization, and today the team spans across nine countries including regions in Asia, the United States, and Europe.