DSU Project Finance Controller – UAE

Hitachi, Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. in the UAE seeks a seasoned business partner to support the Local Domestic Sales Unit Project Managers, handling all financial and commercial matters and driving project performance.

You will prepare project financial plans, monitor balance sheets and cash flow, ensure timely reporting, manage tax and risk, and collaborate across functions to deliver value. Strong SAP experience and accounting qualifications are required, with English fluency and cross-cultural collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent with solid finance background.
• Experience in Finance with exposure to Project Business.
• Experience of SAP.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English.

Responsibilities

• Tender stage Reviews and take joint responsibility with Tender Manager on Financial, commercial and tax aspects.
• Prepare a Project Financial Execution Plan covering revenue recognition, billing, VAT, etc., and manage cash flow and forecasts.
• Monitor and review project governance, drive monthly project reviews, and manage financial aspects including EAC and cost-to-complete.
• Deliver monthly closings, forecasts, budgets and full financial packages on time, ensuring accuracy and transparency.
• Follow up on internal project audits and ensure timely implementation of actions and adherence to internal controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Risk management

Tax knowledge

SAP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting

Professional Accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi, Ltd. in the UAE seeks a seasoned business partner to support the Local Domestic Sales Unit Project Managers, handling all financial and commercial matters and driving project performance.

You will prepare project financial plans, monitor balance sheets and cash flow, ensure timely reporting, manage tax and risk, and collaborate across functions to deliver value. Strong SAP experience and accounting qualifications are required, with English fluency and cross-cultural collaboration