Strategic Finance and Business Transformation in Japan with Taisuke Yoshida
We’ve wrapped up our summer re-release series and are back behind the mic with brand new episodes! No Mai Tai this time. Just fresh conversations with leaders shaping business in Japan.
In this episode of the FocusCore podcast, host David engages in a deep conversation with Taisuke Yoshida, a dynamic leader in strategic finance and business transformation. Taisuke shares his journey from Sumitomo Chemical to his current role at Schneider Electric, highlighting the evolution of finance from traditional bookkeeping to a value-driver function. They discuss the importance of leadership and digital skills in FP&A, the differences in FP&A practices between Japanese and global companies, and the role of strategic finance business partnering. Taisuke also provides insights into leveraging generative AI for business understanding and the significance of effective communication and trust-building in cross-functional teams. The conversation provides valuable perspectives for finance professionals aiming to drive business performance and value creation.
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In this episode you will hear:
- Taisuke’s career progression and leadership development from local to global contexts
- The importance of leadership and digital acumen for future finance professionals.
- How Japanese companies can leverage FP&A as business partners.
- Challenges and opportunities in Japanese FP&A practices.
Things mentioned in the episode:
The Mind Of The Strategist: The Art of Japanese Business - Kenichi Ohmae
https://www.amazon.com.au/Mind-Strategist-Art-Japanese-Business/dp/0070479046
三枝匡(Tadashi Saegusa)
『実践 日本版ＦＰ＆Ａ』池側千絵
Loglass経営企画サミット
https://www.loglass.jp/news/event-0417
About Taisuke Yoshida:
After graduating from the University of Tokyo, Taisuke began his career at Sumitomo Chemical, where he mastered the art of cost management and performance improvement at both the factory and division levels. Driven to expand his global perspective, he earned his MBA from IESE Business School in Spain.
He then joined Industrial Growth Platform, Inc. (IGPI), advising CEOs and investors on business due diligent post-merger integration and management control systems across multiple industries. Taisuke is currently at Schneider Electric as the East Asia industrial automation business finance leader, partnering with business heads across the region to shape and execute strategies that improve performance and create enterprise value beyond the impressive credentials.
Taisuke brings a passion for innovation, transformation, and building strong, diverse teams, and he also brings a contagious enthusiasm for finance.
Connect with Taisuke Yoshida:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taisuke-yoshida-595a2224/
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