Finance CSS Team Lead DACH – AR/Credit, AP & T&E (f/m/d)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Mannheim; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Mannheim seeks a Finance CSS Team Lead DACH – AR/Credit, AP & Travel & Expense to lead the DACH Front Office. You will drive AR/Credit, AP and T&E processes, partnering with internal stakeholders and Finance CSS teams to ensure quality service and compliance.

You will mentor the team, manage complex cases, and contribute to regional and global finance initiatives while upholding internal controls and audit readiness. Fluent German and English are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• At least five years of relevant Finance experience with leadership experience as a strong advantage.
• Strong process understanding across AR, Credit, AP and T&E.
• Proficiency in SAP; S/4HANA experience is an advantage.
• Fluent in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and empower the DACH Front Office across AR, Credit, AP and T&E.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and Finance CSS delivery teams to ensure high-quality service.
• Collaborate with shared service centers for end-to-end process execution.
• Hands-on in operational activities and complex cases within AR/Credit and AP/T&E.
• Drive improvements, monitor service quality and support audits and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

S/4HANA

Job description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a skilled and motivated

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a skilled and motivated Finance CSS Team Lead DACH – AR/Credit, AP & T&E to join our Finance Common Shared Services (CSS) – Front Office organization in the DACH region.

You will lead and develop the DACH Front Office team across Accounts Receivable & Credit, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense, while driving strong business partnering and collaboration with key stakeholders and Finance CSS delivery teams.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead, develop and empower the DACH Front Office team across Accounts Receivable & Credit, Accounts Payable and Travel & Expense, ensuring strong performance, collaboration and engagement across all streams.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and foster a proactive business partnering mindset, ensuring Finance CSS services effectively support business needs.
• Ensure effective collaboration with Finance Common Shared Service Centers to support smooth end-to-end process execution and high-quality service delivery.
• Take a hands‑on role in operational activities and complex cases, with a primary focus on AR/Credit and selected responsibilities across AP and T&E.
• Monitor service quality and stakeholder satisfaction, proactively addressing recurring issues, risks and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting requirements, local regulations, internal policies and controls, including country‑specific requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to maintaining a robust internal control environment across the relevant Finance CSS processes.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardization and simplification, collaborating with process owners and delivery teams to improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.
• Contribute to regional and global Finance initiatives, transformation projects and implementation of new processes, systems and ways of working.
• As a People Manager, set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, support professional development and create an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Your Background

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant Finance experience. Experience in team or functional leadership is considered a strong advantage. Experience in a Shared Services or Global Business Services environment is an advantage.
• Strong process understanding across AR, Credit Management, AP and T&E.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls and relevant statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in SAP; S/4HANA experience is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management, business partnering and communication skills.
• Proven ability to drive process improvement and organizational change.
• Fluent in German and English.