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

Hitachi, Ltd.; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy in Zürich seeks a Production Controller to act as a business partner to the local management and controlling heads in the factory. You will monitor key financial indicators and market trends, using SAP S/4 HANA to ensure effective decision-making for the factory’s success.

You will drive monthly closing, budgeting and forecasting, support planning, and perform deep-dive profit analyses to optimize cost and pricing, with strong emphasis on production oversight and risk assessment.

Qualifikationen

• Master or bachelor’s degree in business administration / finance / economics (or similar).
• Extensive experience in a similar role within an international environment.
• Excellent practical knowledge in SAP S/4 HANA.

Aufgaben

• Monthly closing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting; monitor variances 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 (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 during tenders; identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities.
• Monitor production KPIs, monthly SG&A cost analysis, cash flow & overdues, OBL follow up.
• Demonstrate business improvement capabilities and a can-do attitude.

Kenntnisse

SAP S/4 HANA

Power BI

ABACUS Analyzer

MS Office

English

Ausbildung

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

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

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 and 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 and 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

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.