Business Controller - UK & ES

Hitachi Energy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Business Controller for our Power Consulting business across the UK and Spain. You will partner with business leaders to drive performance, support strategic decisions, and enable profitable growth in two international markets.

The role offers exposure to financial planning, reporting, governance, and business partnering across two countries. You will turn data into meaningful insights and contribute to improved financial processes and controls within a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in controlling, financial analysis, accounting, or business finance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance business partner for the Power Consulting teams in the UK and Spain.
• Support strategic decision making through financial analysis and business insights.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term business plans.
• Monitor business performance and identify risks, opportunities, and improvement actions.
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting, financial analysis, and performance reviews.
• Drive strong financial governance, compliance, and internal controls.
• Support audits, risk management activities, and balance sheet reviews.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, standardization, and data quality.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

The Opportunity

Be a part of a global, diverse and dynamic team leading the charge in the energy transition. As

The Opportunity

Be a part of a global, diverse and dynamic team leading the charge in the energy transition. As Business Controller for our Power Consulting business in the UK and Spain, you will partner with business leaders to drive performance, support strategic decisions, and enable profitable growth.

This is a highly visible international role offering exposure to financial planning, reporting, governance, and business partnering across two countries. If you are analytical, proactive, and enjoy turning data into meaningful business insights, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a global organization.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Act as a trusted finance business partner for the Power Consulting teams in the UK and Spain.
• Support strategic decision making through financial analysis and business insights.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-term business plans.
• Monitor business performance and identify risks, opportunities, and improvement actions.
• Deliver accurate monthly reporting, financial analysis, and performance reviews.
• Drive strong financial governance, compliance, and internal controls.
• Support audits, risk management activities, and balance sheet reviews.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, standardization, and data quality.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in controlling, financial analysis, accounting, or business finance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders and collaborate in international teams.

More About Us

A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, both in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Flexible Working
• Meal Allowance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Check-up
• Psychological Assistance
• Language Training
• Coaching & Assessments

Publication date : 2026-09-21