Operations Manager - GFI Japan

We are seeking an Operations Manager to oversee and lead the smooth functioning of our internal operations, providing the necessary support to ensure our teams can achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations, administration, finance, and/or people operations, with the ability to navigate complex and evolving workflows in a mission-driven, international work environment. RequirementsAt least 7 years of experience in two or more of the following fields: operations, administration, finance, or people operationsStrong financial and IT literacy, with excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn new softwareProficiency in Google Workspace, Asana, Salesforce, Freee, and Slack is highly preferredExperience in project management, workflow optimisation, vendor management, logistics, contract administration, and/or legal compliance is strongly preferredFluency in Japanese and business-level written and verbal proficiency in EnglishA strong sense of ownership and responsibility to drive outcomes, with a strong work ethic and self-motivationA high degree of organisation and efficiency, with a passion for devising and managing effective systems, fixing problems, and ensuring accurate, high-quality administrationAbility to work under pressure in complex, often ambiguous environments, including structuring and refining workflows from the ground upStrong strategic thinking and prioritisation skills to focus on the most impactful workExcellent people skills, including high emotional intelligence, effective communication, and teamworkExperience fostering team integration and professional development; overseeing and supporting team performance, ideally in a remote work environmentComfort working remotely and in a rapidly growing and evolving organisationStrong support for GFI’s philosophy and mission; demonstrated interest in plant-based & other alt proteins, public health, environmentalism, climate change, animal protection, or hunger reliefA commitment to GFI’s values: believe change is possible, do the best we can, share knowledge freely, act on evidence, and invite everyone to the tableBenefitsStatutory health, pension, labor, and employment insurances per Japanese regulationsPaid leave per GFI Japan’s policyAnnual Salary: Up to 9 Million Japanese yen (pre-tax)Originally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job