Global Finance Controller – Power Consulting

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological Assistance

Language Training

Coaching & Assessments

Accessibility and reasonable accomomod

Disability accommodations requested

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the UK and Spain seeks a Business Controller to partner with the Power Consulting teams, drive performance, and support strategic decisions across two countries. You will lead budgeting, forecasts, and long-term plans, while delivering monthly reporting and analytics to guide management decisions.

The role emphasizes strong governance, internal controls, and collaboration with international stakeholders, offering visibility and growth within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or 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.

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

ERP SAP

Excel advanced

Stakeholder communication

International teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the UK and Spain seeks a Business Controller to partner with the Power Consulting teams, drive performance, and support strategic decisions across two countries. You will lead budgeting, forecasts, and long-term plans, while delivering monthly reporting and analytics to guide management decisions.

The role emphasizes strong governance, internal controls, and collaboration with international stakeholders, offering visibility and growth within a global organization.