Factory Controller: Finance Lead for Manufacturing & R&D

Hitachi, Ltd.; Lenzburg; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. in Switzerland seeks a Factory Controller to join the Semiconductors Finance team, focusing on month- end closings, budgeting, and reporting across manufacturing, R&D and CAPEX.

You will drive accurate cost center analysis, forecast spending, ensure SOX controls, and lead annual budgeting, leveraging SAP for R&D and CAPEX reporting.

We value strong analytical and communication skills, with at least 5 years in manufacturing finance and a bachelor’s degree in finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance with focus on accounting or controlling.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting and controlling in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in SAP.
• Experience in Manufacturing, R&D and CAPEX controlling.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monthly closing: analyze manufacturing Cost Centers spending.
• Support Head of Finance / Manufacturing leader with spending forecast & variance analysis.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly closing for R&D and CAPEX activities.
• Ensure accuracy of R&D spending in SAP reporting tools.
• Continuous improvement of controlling and reporting processes.
• Lead Annual Budgeting for relevant cost centers.
• Ensure compliance with SOX internal controls.
• Respond to requests from internal and external auditors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance with focus on accounting or controlling

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi, Ltd. in Switzerland seeks a Factory Controller to join the Semiconductors Finance team, focusing on month- end closings, budgeting, and reporting across manufacturing, R&D and CAPEX.

You will drive accurate cost center analysis, forecast spending, ensure SOX controls, and lead annual budgeting, leveraging SAP for R&D and CAPEX reporting.

We value strong analytical and communication skills, with at least 5 years in manufacturing finance and a bachelor’s degree in finance.