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Ken Otsu

@kenotsu

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Finance professional with over 10 years of international FP&A experience.

Germany

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that offers opportunities for strategic leadership and impactful decision-making in a dynamic environment.

As a seasoned finance professional with over a decade of international FP&A experience, I have honed my skills across diverse sectors including energy, venture capital, and retail. My journey has been marked by a proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic business partnering, which has enabled me to drive significant revenue growth and operational efficiency.

Currently, I serve as the Chief Financial Officer and Fund Controller at SBI Ventures Europe, where I lead FP&A activities and have successfully restructured financial setups to cut costs and improve investment efficiency. My expertise in financial modeling and scenario planning has allowed me to translate complex data into actionable insights, supporting executive decision-making and enhancing stakeholder alignment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Chief Financial Officer / Fund Controller

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SBI Ventures Europe

Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Led FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, scenario analysis, and financial strategy formulation for a VC fund. Restructured GP/licensing/tax setup, cutting fund costs by €200k and improving investment efficiency, driving 20% revenue growth.

FP&A Budgeting Forecasting Financial Strategy Valuation Stakeholder Management Tax Legal

Corporate Controller, SPV Management

SB Energy Corp.

Jun 2016 - Present (9 years 2 months)

Led FP&A activities for 10+ renewable energy SPVs, including OPEX forecasting, budget variance analysis, and long-term cash flow modelling. Created asset-level P&L models to support project finance structuring.

FP&A OPEX Budgeting Project Finance

Family Business Management

Hakata Port Service Center Pte.Ltd.

Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 4 months)

Supported CEO and Head Official in financial and operational planning, and real asset management. This role involved contributing to strategic decisions and optimizing resource allocation.

Financial Planning

Accountant

DAISYO Corporation

Apr 2011 - Present (14 years 4 months)

Supported FP&A tasks for multi-location operations in the retail (restaurant) sector, including CAPEX budgeting and outlet-level performance forecasting. Led implementation of a new asset management system, improving financial control and reporting accuracy.

FP&A Internal Audit Financial Control Cash Flow Forecasting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

IU International University

MBA, Finance & Accounting

2019 - 2021

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance & Accounting. Conducted quantitative research on electricity trading strategies at the Japan Electric Power Exchange (JEPX), applying machine learning for price forecasting and portfolio optimization for the master thesis project.