hub controller

Description

Your responsibilities.

• You will be responsible for contributing to the definition of the strategy for the business unit. Serves as the key partner for the relevant business leader in determining a strategy for the area of responsibility and developing a global business model, aligning with wider strategy, implementing, and adjusting in implementation as needed. Maintains constant contact with relevant other managers and controllers regarding financial, market, and customer situation and outlook.
• You will be responsible for translating strategy into business plans and establishing measurable targets. Oversees the business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility and serves as the interface to HQ/Country CFO/Global/Hub BL/Division manager. Evaluates financial implications of various strategic decisions, build scenarios, and recommend actions. 
• You will be responsible for monitoring progress achieved and providing insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identifies issues and advises management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve them. Drives appropriate cost structure, productivity optimization, and capital efficiency. Manages and closely monitors the cash flow and takes action to improve Net Working Capital.
• You will be responsible for risk management assessing business risk exposure and defining risk mitigation strategies to reduce impact on business performance. Ensures risk management processes are consistently implemented in own area of responsibility. Identifies and communicates commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business propositions. You will be responsible for leading cross-functional initiatives that support strategic goals. Drives definition and implementation of global standards and business-specific guidelines to ensure continuous improvement in the financial control process within own area of responsibility.
• You will be responsible for leading, providing guidance, and facilitating best practice sharing between factory Business Controllers within your area of responsibility to ensure alignment and consistency of control practices. Ensures timely and efficient communication with relevant Local/Country/Division/Region Controllers, Finance Group functions, and other internal customers to identify and discuss issues for improvement of operations, work quality, and efficiency for the area of responsibility.
• You will be responsible for ensuring transparency in financial reporting and disclosures. Defines and implements internal controls regarding financial and non-financial operations. Ensures compliance with corporate and country standards, regulations, and guidelines. Supports internal and external audits.    Signs off Assurance letter for the area of responsibility.
• You will be responsible for financial reporting Establishes and oversees processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information. Ensures high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules.
• You will be responsible for people leadership and Development to ensure (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is organized, staffed, skilled, and directed. Guides motivates and develop direct/indirect subordinates within HR policies. 
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background.

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance with a minimum of 15 years of business controller experience.
• Experience in HBL level is preferred.
• Broad knowledge of diverse financial functions in M&S and manufacturing business.
• A structured and result-oriented leader with a high ability to influence the organization.
• Price and distributor management experience are preferred.
• Strategic orientation and good Change management capability
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.