Finance Manager (Japanese Speaker) | JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo

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The Finance Manager will oversee financial operations at JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accounting controls, cash management, compliance, and support for business decisions. Candidates are generally expected to hold a degree or professional qualification in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, with substantial hotel or corporate finance experience. Fluency in Japanese and strong English communication skills are important for working with local authorities, colleagues, owners, and Marriott stakeholders. The role requires knowledge of Japanese accounting and tax practices, strong Excel and financial systems skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to lead or coach a finance team. The successful candidate should be commercially aware, organized, ethical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

About the employer

JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo is a luxury hotel operated under JW Marriott, Marriott International’s premium hospitality brand. JW Marriott properties focus on refined service, wellness, thoughtful design, and highly personalized guest experiences. The Tokyo hotel serves international travelers, business guests, meetings, events, and local customers, requiring close coordination across rooms, food and beverage, sales, engineering, and finance. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, with a broad portfolio of brands and properties across many countries. Employees typically benefit from structured training, global career opportunities, hotel discounts, and an international workplace. A Finance Manager at this property would support both the hotel’s daily financial controls and its longer-term commercial performance, while working within Marriott’s accounting policies, ethical standards, and operational systems.

Working in Japan

Japan offers strong opportunities in hospitality, finance, technology, education, manufacturing, and international business, particularly in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and resort areas. The culture values punctuality, courtesy, teamwork, cleanliness, and attention to detail. Tokyo provides excellent public transport, diverse restaurants, cultural attractions, and international communities, but housing and commuting can be expensive. Japan has four distinct seasons, extensive rail connections, and a high standard of public safety and healthcare. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work visa; finance roles may qualify under the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services category, subject to education and experience requirements. Applicants should confirm eligibility with immigration authorities and prepare translated documents where required. Relocation commonly involves securing housing, registering locally, arranging health insurance, obtaining a residence card, and learning workplace Japanese. Strong Japanese ability significantly improves career prospects and daily life.