Factory Finance Controller, Semiconductors

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Lenzburg; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Lenzburg, Switzerland, seeks a Factory Controller to join the Semiconductors Finance team, supporting manufacturing operations with accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance. You will lead monthly closings, budgeting, and spend forecasting, ensuring accurate R&D and CAPEX reporting and driving SOX controls and process improvements.

The role requires a finance degree, 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing accounting/controlling, SAP proficiency, and strong

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Monthly closing: ensure accuracy and analysis of manufacturing Cost Centers spending
• Support Head of Finance / Manufacturing leader with spending forecast & variance analysis
• Ensure accuracy of monthly closing R&D and CAPEX related activities
• Ensure accuracy of R&D spending in relevant reporting tools including SAP
• 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

Manufacturing experience

CAPEX controlling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Lenzburg, Switzerland, seeks a Factory Controller to join the Semiconductors Finance team, supporting manufacturing operations with accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance. You will lead monthly closings, budgeting, and spend forecasting, ensuring accurate R&D and CAPEX reporting and driving SOX controls and process improvements.

The role requires a finance degree, 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing accounting/controlling, SAP proficiency, and strong