Production Controller: Finance & Manufacturing Analytics

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

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.