Global Archetype Lead Service Controlling

Key Responsibilities

• Service business (I2R) archetype strong knowledge and end to end process understanding
• Knowledge about Internal Order management like review and taking necessary actions
• Partner with Controllers and Project Managers to analyze financial performance drivers, identify trends, and propose value-added insights.
• Perform benchmarking of key performance indicators (KPIs) with internal and external peers.
• Conduct financial analysis for "what-if" scenarios, sensitivity studies, and assess overall impact on the Business Unit.
• Analyze Order Intake (OI) and Order Backlog with GM% trends, including variance explanations versus prior periods.
• Perform SIE/BIE variance analysis and identify root causes.
• Review Income Statement and Balance Sheet during pre- and post-closing, providing corrective action recommendations.
• Support month-end closing activities ensuring accuracy of financials.
• Compare monthly/quarterly MIS data against benchmarks and provide meaningful insights and commentary.
• Support preparation of financial reports, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide reports, summaries, and presentations of financial findings to Controllers.
• Support ad-hoc assignments as required.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and support SOX audit requirements.
• Maintain documentation required for audits and compliance.

• Enhance productivity by developing automated solutions, eliminating duplications, and optimizing processes.
• Identify and drive standardization opportunities across countries, divisions, and business units.
• Adhere to Controlling & Planning KPIs to support continuous improvement and service quality.
• Participate in improvement initiatives and practice LEAN methodologies.
• Identify and share best practices across teams.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) exist for all processes and review them quarterly.
• Conduct skill matrix assessments for team members and identify knowledge gaps.
• Build team engagement and support capability development.
• Maintain regular communication with Controllers/customers to understand requirements, gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Strategy, Planning & Decision Support: Implement a fit-for-purpose service strategy by translating it into actionable business plans with measurable targets
• Business Performance, Growth & Risk Management: You will be accountable for the team members' overall performance by monitoring progress and providing data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decisions
• Governance, Controls & Process Improvement: You will ensure strong financial governance by implementing processes that comply with global and company regulations, policies, and instructions
• Reporting, Transparency & Continuous Improvement: You will ensure timely, accurate, and reliable financial and business data by following established closing and reporting processes
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable internal and external regulations, policies, procedures
• Core Values: Safety & Integrity. You will exemplify Hitachi Energy's core values by acting responsibly and ethically in all interactions

• Drive global harmonization and standardization of corporate FLE-relevant processes in close collaboration with Digital Core owners, ERP template product owners, IS, and Finance.
• Lead the definition and implementation of global business requirements for process and system changes.
• Ensure value flow integrity and end-to-end process consistency across Functions and geographies.
• Drive continuous improvement and digital enablement, leveraging SAP and enterprise platforms.

• Ensure process excellence, including KPI-driven performance management and regular process validation.
• Identify and address global process inefficiencies and misalignments.
• Manage process change requests aligned with the global controlling ERP template governance.
• Facilitate best-practice sharing across Regions, Countries, and Functions.

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders across Global Functions, Regions, and Countries, ensuring service expectations are met.
• Drive customer-centricity across controlling processes and service delivery models.
• Support Internal Controls in defining, documenting and performing within Service scope.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with independent problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Hands-on experience in SAP FICO, including CO-PA; understanding of other modules is a plus.
• High proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Proactive, self-driven, and committed to quality and meeting deadlines.

• 7-10 years of experience.

• CMA/CPA/CA/MBA is preferred
• Master's Degree in Finance and Accounting or Business administration.