Enterprise Software Controlling Analyst - CP&O

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy's Controlling Capability Centre as an Enterprise Software Controlling Analyst, where you will play a pivotal role in driving financial insight, business performance, and strategic decision-making for our Software business. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine financial expertise, business partnering, and digital transformation in a truly global environment.

As part of a dynamic and collaborative finance team, you will support business growth by delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and controlling activities. You will work closely with Business Unit Controllers, Project Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to provide meaningful insights into financial performance and drive informed business decisions.

The role provides exposure to complex financial processes across global markets, enabling you to influence operational performance while ensuring strong governance and compliance standards. You will analyze revenue streams, profitability drivers, cash flow trends, and key business metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement areas. Your recommendations will help leadership teams optimize performance and achieve strategic objectives.

In addition to core controlling responsibilities, you will contribute to Hitachi Energy's ongoing digital transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA programs within the Software business landscape. You will have the opportunity to support process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement projects that shape the future of finance operations.

This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys translating data into actionable business insights, and is passionate about improving processes through technology and innovation. At Hitachi Energy, you will collaborate with talented professionals worldwide, expand your expertise, and contribute to building a sustainable energy future while advancing your own career growth.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Analyze Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and key financial metrics to provide actionable business insights.
• Partner with Business Unit Controllers, Operational Unit Controllers, and Project Managers to monitor and improve business performance.
• Prepare management presentations, financial reports, and executive-level analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, business planning, and financial performance reviews for the assigned product group.
• Collaborate with global finance and business teams to evaluate end-to-end financial value streams and identify opportunities for standardization and automation.
• Contribute to SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives, including solution design, testing, implementation, and process enhancement activities.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions, allocations, and result analysis.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, financial governance requirements, and audit standards.
• Monitor business risks, revenue trends, profitability drivers, and cash flow performance to support sustainable growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance process efficiency, reporting quality, and business outcomes.

Your Background

• CA, CMA, ACCA, CIMA, or MBA (Finance) qualification.
• 2-5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, FP&A, Management Accounting, or related finance functions.
• Strong hands-on experience working with SAP S/4HANA in a finance or controlling environment.
• Solid understanding of SAP CO integration with FI, MM, SD, PP, and PS modules.
• Experience in Project Controlling, Software Controlling, or complex business-finance partnering environments is preferred.
• Knowledge of Salesforce (SFDC) and its financial business processes is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a global environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English with the ability to communicate financial insights to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure. Our people are at the heart of this mission, collaborating across geographies and functions to deliver innovative solutions that create lasting value for customers and communities.

We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages continuous learning, career development, and innovation. You will gain exposure to global finance transformation initiatives, leading technologies, and challenging business scenarios while working alongside industry experts.

Hitachi Energy is committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion where every individual can contribute, grow, and succeed. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future of energy and digital transformation.

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