Financial Planning Senior Analyst 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

We are seeking a Financial Planning Senior Analyst to support financial planning and forecasting processes. This role is part of our Financial Planning team and partners closely with the Head of FP&A and senior leadership to translate business strategies into financial outcomes using data driven approaches. You will be a key part of the budget and forecast cycles, operating with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement through technology and automation.

How you'll make an impact

• Support the end-to-end global budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes within Hitachi Energy and the Hitachi Group, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timely delivery. Drive improvements in templates, timelines, data quality and automation
• Manage the end-to-end budgeting process on local company level including primary cost, statistical key figures, activity and overhead rates in close collaboration with our Businesses and the Controlling Practice & Operations team
• Build robust financial models and scenarios based on internal and external factors to support decision making and present clear, actionable insights
• Close cooperation with business units and functional finance teams to understand requirements, ensure data accuracy, and deliver relevant insights to support decision-making
• Support Financial Planning Team Lead and other team members in daily tasks, e.g. the preparing and driving meetings and workshops, management presentations, reporting to headquarters
• Role model the adoption and optimization of planning and forecasting tools to enable modern, agile finance processes
• Drive and embed changes towards more efficient, technology-enabled, and forward-looking planning processes

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; MBA or professional finance qualification (CFA, CPA, CIMA) preferred
• 7+ years experience in FP&A, including deep involvement in planning and forecasting in complex, global organizations
• Strong technical proficiency in planning systems and data visualization tools
• Demonstrated ability to drive process automation and technology-enabled improvements in finance
• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical rigor, and commitment to high standards
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear insights and influence senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines