Hub MEA Controller - Service

Hitachi, Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Hub Controller, Service MEA, to partner with the Hub Manager and guide strategic financial decisions across the Middle East and Africa. You will lead Finance and Controlling activities, drive planning processes, and shape growth through regional governance and performance insights.

The role requires a proven leader with multinational experience and the ability to influence senior stakeholders, delivering continuous improvement and capital efficiency across diverse

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in finance, business administration or related field.
• Proven leadership of regional or dispersed teams.
• Strong business acumen with ability to influence executives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Hub Manager to steer strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, planning, and performance management for the MEA region.
• Drive profitability, productivity and capital efficiency across multiple countries.
• Provide financial insights to support investments and priorities.
• Develop and mentor a regional Finance and Controlling team.
• Engage senior stakeholders to foster high performance and governance.

Skills

Finance leadership

Regional teams

Strategic influence

Communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in finance or related field

Job description

The Opportunity

As Hub Controller, Service MEA, you will be the trusted business partner to the Hub Manager and a key member of the regional leadership team. You will drive business performance, influence strategic decisions, and lead Finance and Controlling activities across multiple countries in the Middle East and Africa region. You will also lead a regional team and play a critical role in shaping the future growth of the Service business.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Partner with the Hub Manager to drive strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Drive profitable growth, productivity improvements, and capital efficiency.
• Provide financial insights that support business priorities and investments.
• Lead and develop a regional Finance and Controlling team across multiple countries.
• Influence senior stakeholders and foster a high-performance culture.
• Drive governance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Strong Finance and Controlling experience in multinational environments.
• Proven leadership experience managing regional or geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in the Energy, Industrial, Engineering, or related sectors.
• Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. You will join a collaborative and global organization where your expertise will influence business performance, support strategic growth, and help build a stronger future for our customers and communities.