Company:** Hitachi, Ltd.
Job Summary
The OU Controller at Hitachi, Ltd. will be responsible for the overall financial management and integrity of a specific Operating Unit (OU), ensuring robust financial reporting, effective cost control, and strategic financial planning in alignment with company objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage all financial operations within the assigned Operating Unit, including general accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, IFRS, and local statutory regulations.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for the OU, guaranteeing accurate and timely financial statements.
- Develop and implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data integrity.
- Partner with OU leadership to provide financial insights, analyze business performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
- Manage the budget and forecasting cycles for the OU, including detailed variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives and identify areas for efficiency improvements within the OU.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure planning for the Operating Unit.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring all financial records are well-maintained and readily available.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals within the Operating Unit.
- Collaborate with other corporate finance functions and business units to ensure seamless financial operations and reporting.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting designation strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or controller role within a multinational corporation.
- Strong understanding of IFRS and local accounting principles.
- Proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and present clear, concise recommendations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively partner with senior leadership.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing and developing finance teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
- Experience in the technology, manufacturing, or similar industry within a large enterprise is highly desirable.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
