Financial Analyst - Controlling Planning & Operations

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy's Global FP&A team and play a key role in driving financial performance, strategic planning, and business decision-making across a dynamic global manufacturing organization. As a Financial Analyst - Business Unit / Global Function FP&A, you will provide analytical insights, financial planning expertise, and controlling support that enables leaders to make informed decisions and achieve business objectives.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of financial planning, business performance management, forecasting, and strategic analysis. You will collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial teams, and Global Functions to transform financial and operational data into actionable business insights. Your contributions will support profitable growth, working capital optimization, cash flow management, and performance improvement initiatives across the organization.

As part of a global finance organization, you will gain exposure to international business operations, financial reporting requirements, IFRS compliance, and advanced planning and analysis processes. From monthly forecasting and management reporting to annual budgeting and long-range planning, you will help deliver high-quality financial information that supports executive decision-making and business performance management.

The position is ideal for finance professionals who enjoy working in a highly analytical and fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to build expertise in financial modeling, variance analysis, business partnering, and performance management while contributing to continuous improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives. The role also provides excellent exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple geographies.

If you are passionate about financial analysis, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and thrive in a collaborative global environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career within Hitachi Energy's global finance organization.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Analyze business performance against Budget, Flash, Forecast, Latest Estimate, Prior Quarter, and Prior Year, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Lead monthly forecasting and flash processes, preparing forecast and executive presentations that effectively communicate financial performance to senior stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver monthly management reporting packs, KPI dashboards, executive presentations, and detailed variance analyses.
• Support month-end close activities while ensuring compliance with Hitachi Energy financial policies, operational requirements, and IFRS standards.
• Perform balance sheet analysis, proactively identifying P&L and balance sheet impacts, including inventory, contract assets and liabilities, and net working capital movements.
• Lead the annual planning and budgeting process, including operating budgets, multi-year financial plans, and driver-based financial modeling.
• Analyze cash flow, inventory, and net working capital performance, providing business insights and recommendations to improve financial outcomes.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Commercial, Global Functions, and Finance teams to support business objectives and performance improvement initiatives.
• Conduct trend analysis, scenario modeling, and ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic business planning.
• Support audit, controls, automation, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting quality and operational efficiency.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with CA, CMA, CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 4-8 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Controlling, or Finance Business Partnering, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong foundation in financial and cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
• Hands-on experience with SAP FICO, including CO-PA; understanding of SAP SD, MM, PP, and PS modules is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to drive automation, reporting standardization, process improvements, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global stakeholders.

More About Us

• Join Hitachi Energy and contribute to advancing a sustainable energy future for all through innovative technologies and solutions.
• Be part of a global finance organization supporting business growth, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making across multiple regions and business units.
• Gain exposure to international finance operations, financial planning processes, business partnering, and global best practices.
• Opportunities to participate in automation, digital transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives that create measurable business impact.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovation, learning, professional growth, and employee well-being.
• Access to global career development opportunities, leadership exposure, and world-class finance tools and technologies.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive employee benefits package.

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