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Finance Business Controller

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Finance Business Controller

Madrid, Spain

The Opportunity

For our Business Unit of Services, we are looking for a Local Service Controller who will act as a business partner to Local Service manager, HUB controllers and other relevant stakeholders. 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. Maintain constant contact with relevant managers and controllers regarding financial, market and customer situation and outlook.

How you will make an impact

  • Act as a Service Business Controller and as a local management team member.
  • Ensures high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules. Also ensures transparency in financial reporting and disclosures.
  • Communicates timely and efficiently with Local Management team as well as with HUB Controllers, GBS, and other internal stakeholders on financial performance, issues and actions to improve. Interprets financial results and measures in the context of business operations.
  • Participates actively in risk reviews. Identifies and communicates commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business propositions and provides guidance to Sales team.
  • Develops and oversees processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information.
  • Oversees the business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility and serves as the interface to Local Business.
  • Monitors progress achieved and provides insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identifies issues and advises management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve.
  • Identifies cost savings potentials, drives productivity optimization and capital efficiency. Manages and closely monitors the cash flow and takes actions to improve Net Working Capital.
  • Follows and implements internal controls standards. Ensures compliance with corporate and country standards, regulations, and guidelines.

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Your background

  • Master or bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Finance (or similar)
  • Relevant work experience in business controlling, sales controlling and/or accounting function, in complex international organization
  • Profound SAP user and system expertise
  • Hands-on mentality and the ability to work proactively, independently and pragmatically.
  • Profound knowledge of finance and control processes, IFRS regulations. Profound SAP user and system expertise
  • Fluent in English, Spanish is plus

More about us

You can expect a challenging and diversified job in an international environment. You will work in a dynamic team with flexible working hours. We offer a very high level of training, performance-related pay, various social benefits, and the opportunity to act independently and on your own responsibility.

A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments.

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Client-provided location(s): Madrid, Spain
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-134558
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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