Masaki Watanabe
About Masaki Watanabe
Masaki Watanabe is the Head of Finance at Foodpanda Japan, currently working at Delivery Hero in Minato-Ku, Tokyo. He has extensive experience in finance, having held key positions at OYO, Liberty Japan, Fast Retailing, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.
Current Role at Foodpanda JPN
Masaki Watanabe presently serves as the Head of Finance for Foodpanda JPN, a segment of Delivery Hero. Based in Minato-Ku, Tokyo, he oversees the financial operations of the company. He brings extensive expertise in financial controllership, treasury, FP&A, and tax practice to his role. His leadership skills contribute to building dynamic and stable teams, adding value to the organization's financial strategies.
Tenure at OYO JPN
From 2019 to 2020, Masaki Watanabe held the position of Head of Finance at OYO JPN. During his 11-month tenure in Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, he was responsible for overseeing the company's financial activities. His contributions included managing financial planning, analysis, and control, which were pivotal in navigating the company's operations within the Japanese market.
Role at Liberty Japan Co., Ltd
Masaki Watanabe worked at Liberty Japan Co., Ltd as CFO & Board Member from 2011 to 2019. In his 8-year tenure in Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, he played a critical role in the company's financial governance. His leadership was instrumental in steering the company's financial strategies, which included financial planning and analysis, treasury functions, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, thereby contributing to the company's growth and stability.
Career at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
Masaki Watanabe spent 15 years at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation from 1992 to 2007, serving as Vice President in the Commercial & International Banking Division. His role had him stationed in Japan and Singapore (APAC HQ), where he gained rich experience in international banking and financial management. His tenure included managing cross-border financial operations and developing strong banking networks in the Asia-Pacific region.
Education and Certifications
Masaki Watanabe holds an MBA from Bond University, reflecting his strong academic background in business administration. He is certified in IFRS by the ICAEW, UK, and holds a US CPA certification. His qualifications underpin his expertise in finance and accountancy, making him adept in various finance-related practices such as controllership, FP&A, treasury, and tax.