Manufacturing Finance Controller – SAP, Budgeting & SOX

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Lenzburg; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Switzerland seeks a Factory Controller to join the Semiconductors Finance team, overseeing monthly closings, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance across manufacturing, R&D, and CAPEX activities.

You will ensure accurate cost-center reporting, support forecasting and variance analysis, drive continuous improvement of controlling processes, and lead annual budgeting while upholding SOX internal controls across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, preferably with a 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

Project management basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Switzerland seeks a Factory Controller to join the Semiconductors Finance team, overseeing monthly closings, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance across manufacturing, R&D, and CAPEX activities.

You will ensure accurate cost-center reporting, support forecasting and variance analysis, drive continuous improvement of controlling processes, and lead annual budgeting while upholding SOX internal controls across sites.