Head of Finance, Owndays, Japan, Lenskart Group.About Owndays (Lenskart Group):
Owndays, one of Japan's leading optical retail brands, is now part of the Lenskart Group – a global eyewear company transforming the way people buy eyewear through vertical integration, design innovation, and technology. Lenskart operates across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the US, with Owndays as its flagship brand in Japan and parts of Asia.
We aim to build the most loved and people-first eyewear company in the world – and this journey starts with our leadership team.
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and forward-looking
Head – Finance
to lead the financial function for
Owndays Japan
. This role is pivotal in shaping financial strategy, driving operational excellence, and strengthening governance as we continue to scale our retail and digital businesses in the region.
As the Head – Finance, you will partner closely with senior leadership to build financial resilience, optimize capital and operating efficiencies, and enable strong, sustainable business performance. You will also play a key role in integrating Owndays Japan into Lenskart's broader global growth vision, ensuring disciplined execution, robust controls, and strategic decision support across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute the finance strategy in alignment with business priorities and global standards
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team on financial planning, investments, and business performance
- Build robust frameworks for growth while balancing profitability and risk management
Business Partnering & Decision Support
- Partner with retail, merchandising, and operations leaders to enable data-driven decision-making
- Evaluate new business opportunities, expansion strategies, and investment cases
- Lead financial modeling and scenario planning for Japan's growth strategy
- Driving Gross Margin, EBITDA expansion and cost control
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual operating plans, budgets, and rolling forecasts
- Drive performance tracking against financial and operational KPIs
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities, ensuring agility in financial planning
- Driving Weekly Business Reviews with HQ, Board Meetings
Overseeing Financial Audit, Financial Reporting and Tax compliance
- Timely closing and reporting of financial statements as per group reporting timelines
- Overseeing controllership and quarterly / annual audits as per group timelines
- Ensuring tax compliance in partnership with SMEs
Working Capital & Treasury Management
- Optimize cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation
- Oversee treasury, banking, and funding arrangements in collaboration with Group Finance
- Ensure efficient hedging, liquidity, and debt management practices
Systems, Processes & Analytics
- Strengthen financial systems, ERP Implementation, tools, and reporting processes for scalability
- Drive automation, analytics, and dashboards to provide real-time business insights
- Enable data-led decision-making through financial technology adoption
Team Leadership & Global Alignment
- Lead and mentor a high-performing finance team in Japan
- Align Japan's finance practices with Lenskart Group's global finance frameworks
- Collaborate with group-level stakeholders on strategic initiatives and governance
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 12–15 years of progressive finance leadership experience
- Education pedigree: CPA or MBA in Finance
- Strong background in retail, consumer, or fast-growth businesses is highly preferred
- Expertise in financial planning, controllership and business partnering
- Proven ability to scale financial systems and processes in multi-site, high-growth environments
- Deep understanding of Japanese accounting standards, tax, and regulatory landscape
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability and ability to influence at board level
Language & Communication Skills:
- Fluency in Japanese and English
- It's mandatory to know English and Japanese to collaborate with Lenskart Group's international teams
Why Join Us:
- Lead the finance agenda for one of Japan's most loved optical retail brands with strong global backing
- Work with entrepreneurial leaders driving rapid growth and transformation in retail
- Shape financial strategy and governance for Owndays' flagship market
- Be part of a global movement making eyewear more accessible, innovative, and delightful
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