Senior Finance Controller - Global Technology and Innovation Centre
6 days ago• Chennai, India
The opportunity:
As a local Functional controller, you will support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to evaluate various cost-effective operational alternatives and recommend the most appropriate business solutions. You direct and control the financial report's quality and accuracy, ensuring that the practices of the business comply with company policies, external regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
How you'll make an impact:
- You will be responsible for monthly deliverables, including closings, forecasts, and Budget covering the full financial package and related tasks to ensure reliable financial data reporting according to defined timelines.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and business managers within and outside the organization to support operational decision-making.
- Provide effective cost control reports to business project teams across the business units
- You will closely monitor relevant KPI to push for effectiveness in the cost structure and productivity.
- Perform quality checks on financial reporting data, including an analytical review of major fluctuations and FX impacts.
- Make sure we are compliant with company and country standards, regulations, IFRS accounting standards guidelines, and internal controls. Support internal and external audits.
- You will ensure transparency in financial reporting and disclosure.
- Provide ad-hoc related financial analysis and participate in relevant financial and transformation initiatives.
- Adhere to Transfer Pricing Regulation, FEMA Act, timely providing of data for tax, internal and statutory audits
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- 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:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a similar degree and professional degree of CA or CMA.
- You have a minimum of 12 to 15 years of working experience in finance and business control, preferably from a similar industry, having experience in project control is an added advantage.
- Excellent accounting, analytical, and communication skills are essential.
- Strong MS Office skills and solid knowledge of ERP (SAP or S4) systems.
- Genuine team player who seeks and enjoys collaboration with peers and partners.
- Inclusive leader who can lead and motivate team.
- Orientation on goals, proactive approach, and problem-solving attitude
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-157055
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-24T23:34:55
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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