Location:

Baden, Aargau, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0085722

Date Posted:

2025-03-25

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Act as a business partner to the relevant business manager. Lead Controlling teams to optimize financial performance within the assigned unit. Support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data in order to evaluate various business alternatives and recommend the most appropriate business solutions. Uphold and develop financial governance/BAT processes, internal control and accounting policy adherence at world class level throughout the assigned unit.

How you´ll make an impact

• Strategy: Define and implement business unit strategy, align with wider strategy, and adjust as needed. Maintain contact with managers and Controllers on financial, market, and customer outlook.
• Business Planning & Forecasting: Translate strategy into business plans with measurable targets. Oversee planning and forecasting, evaluate financial implications, and recommend actions.
• Performance & Decision Support: Monitor progress, provide insights for decision-making, identify issues, and advise on action plans. Optimize cost structure, productivity, and capital efficiency. Manage cash flow and improve Net Working Capital.
• Risk Management: Identify and communicate commercial and financial risks and opportunities. Execute risk review procedures to minimize risks.
• Financial Reporting: Establish and oversee processes for transparent and reliable financial reporting.
• Master Data Quality & Compliance: Ensure quality in material and customer master data. Implement internal controls for financial and non-financial operations. Ensure compliance with standards and support audits.
• Internal Communication: Communicate efficiently with Controllers, Accounting Center, and internal customers to improve operations, work quality, and efficiency.
• Leadership & Development: Organize, staff, and direct the area of responsibility with HR support. Guide, motivate, and develop subordinates within HR policies.

Your background

• Education: Bachelor or Master Degree in Finance 2.
• Experience: 7-10 years of finance/accounting experience in systems and product businesses, with emphasis on the latter. A solid knowledge of ERP (SAP) implementation projects beneficial.
• Skills: Customer and business oriented, strong commercial and communication skills. Leading teams. Deep knowledge of financial and business controlling in a product/production environment.

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