Production Controller 80 - 100% (f/m/d) - 2-year contract

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Production Controller in Zurich to act as a business partner to management and the controlling department.

You will monitor key financial indicators, conduct deep-dive SAP S/4HANA analyses, and support budgeting, forecasting, and monthly closes for the local product group. The role requires a master or bachelor’s degree in finance or economics, extensive international experience, and a strong hands-on, proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Master or bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance or economics.
• Extensive experience in a similar international finance/controlling role.
• Expert knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and MS Office.
• Experience in factory controlling and product business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly closing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting per Hitachi Energy guidelines.
• Monitor variances between budget and actual results to support management actions.
• Assist business planning definitions and follow-up according to unit strategies.
• Create deep dive analyses in SAP HANA of Gross Profit (revenue, COGS, product mix, overhead).
• Maintain Full Cost Model and review pricing and capacity for production.
• Support project management during execution and tender phases; identify financial risks/opportunities.
• Monitor production KPIs, SG&A costs, cash flow and overdue analyses.

Skills

Fluent English

German language advantageous

Hands-on attitude

Financial acumen (balance sheet, P&L,/

Education

Master or Bachelor’s degree in business administration/finance/economics

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

MS Office

Power BI

ABACUS Analyzer

Job description

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID: R0149324

Date Posted: 2026-11-10

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity Our local product group Insulation & Components is the technology leader in design and manufacture of high voltage transformer bushings. All renowned international companies of the electrical industry, active in power generation, transmission & distribution are among our customers. We have a top position in the high voltage bushing areas worldwide. Join our team as our Production Controller. In this role, you will operate as a Business Partner to the company’s management and heads of controlling department in the factory (Local Product Group), while at the same time closely monitoring key financial indicators, market trends & customer activities. Drawing on your finely honed analytical abilities using SAP S4 HANA, you will work closely with the various stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making for the success of the factory.

How you'll make an impact

• Responsibility for monthly closing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting in line with Hitachi Energy reporting guidelines;
• monitoring of variances between budget and actual results to support management actions
• Support business planning definition, implementation and follow up according to business unit strategies
• Create deep dive analysis in SAP HANA of Gross Profit (e.g.: revenue recognition, COGS, product mix, production overhead, Capex, absorption)
• Maintain Full Cost Model and review pricing and capacity for production
• Support Project Management during project execution and sales managers of the unit during the tender phase; identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities during tenders; participation in risk reviews
• Monitoring of production KPIs, monthly SG&A cost analysis, cash flow & overdues, OBL follow up
• Business improvement capabilities and project management can-do attitude

Your background

• Master or bachelor’s degree in business administration / finance / economics (or similar)
• Many years of experience and successful track record in a similar role within an international environment
• Excellent practical knowledge in SAP S/4 HANA
• Experience in factory controlling and product business
• Can do, proactive and very hands- on attitude, willing to work under pressure, to assume responsibilities
• Great understanding of balance sheet, income statement and Cash flow
• Strong financial manager with deep knowledge of finance and control processes and tools (MS Office, SAP, Power BI, and ABACUS Analyzer) and familiarity with relevant IRS & JSOX
• Fluent in English, German would be a strong advantage

More about us

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About Hitachi

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