Group FPA Governance Digitalization Senior Analyst

Hitachi, Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Annual performance bonus

Pension scheme 9%

Private medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Group income protection

Group life insurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking a senior FP&A governance lead to strengthen consistency and transparency across Group planning and reporting. You will own governance workstreams, coordinate cross-functional and regional stakeholders, and drive standardization and automation in FP&A processes.

The role requires independent operation in a fast-evolving environment, translating strategic priorities into practical actions, with hybrid or home working options and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong understanding of FP&A processes, governance, and controls.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and finance transformation.
• Experience in multinational organizations and cross-regional coordination.
• Proven ability to lead governance, standardize processes, and drive automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee planning, forecasting, reporting adherence across groups.
• Coordinate FP&A calendars, deadlines, and governance expectations.
• Own FP&A maps, RACI matrices, and operating procedures.
• Identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and simplification.
• Lead FP&A transformation and digitalization initiatives from design to adoption.
• Develop communications, training materials, and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, and milestones.
• Support post-acquisition integration and process harmonization.
• Act as FP&A point of contact between Group and regional teams.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Adaptability

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

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

ACCA/CIMA/CFA desirable (in progress)

Tools

Power BI

OneStream

SAP

Hyperion

Anaplan

Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location

London, London, United Kingdom

Job ID

R0148785

Date Posted

2026-10-27

Company Name

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category)

Finance

Job Schedule

Full time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Job Description

This position combines strong FP&A knowledge with governance, process management, project delivery, and stakeholder leadership capabilities to strengthen consistency, transparency, and efficiency across Group planning and reporting activities. The role is expected to take ownership of defined governance and transformation workstreams, coordinate cross-functional and regional stakeholders, and provide constructive challenge where requirements or standards are not being met. Success requires the ability to operate independently in a fast-evolving and often ambiguous environment, translate strategic priorities into practical actions, and identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and digitalize FP&A processes.

This role is open to hybrid or home working.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and ongoing maintenance of selected FP&A governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee adherence to Group planning, forecasting, and reporting requirements, proactively identifying and escalating gaps.
• Coordinate compliance with corporate finance calendars, deadlines, submission standards, and governance expectations.
• Own and maintain FP&A process maps, RACI matrices, governance documentation, and operating procedures for assigned processes.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize opportunities for process standardization, automation, and simplification.
• Lead or coordinate defined FP&A transformation and digitalization initiatives from design through implementation and adoption.
• Develop and coordinate communications, training materials, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Manage project plans, milestones, actions, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, ensuring timely follow-up and escalation.
• Support post-acquisition integration and process harmonization activities, coordinating inputs across relevant stakeholders.
• Act as a key FP&A point of contact between Group FP&A and regional and local teams, promoting alignment and consistent ways of working.
• Lead the resolution of complex reporting, process, and governance issues, involving relevant stakeholders as required.
• Provide guidance and constructive challenge on FP&A processes, deadlines, controls, and governance expectations.
• Prepare analysis, recommendations, and governance-related reporting for senior stakeholders and decision-making forums.

Key Skills & Experience

• Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership.

• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and quality of execution.

• Strong organizational, coordination, and project delivery skills across multiple priorities.

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills within international organizations.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex issues into clear actions and recommendations.

• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and fast-changing environments with limited structure or guidance.

• Strong understanding of international matrix organizations and cross-functional ways of working.
• Experience in process improvement, standardization, governance, or finance transformation.
• Knowledge of Power BI or other data visualization tools is desirable.

Essential Requirements

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft 365 applications.

• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance principles, and FP&A processes.

Desirable

• Formal project management, continuous improvement, or change management training.

• Experience with OneStream, SAP, Hyperion, Anaplan, or similar enterprise performance management tools would be preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.

• A relevant professional qualification, or progress towards one, such as ACCA, CIMA, or CFA, would be desirable.

• Proven relevant experience in FP&A, Controlling, Reporting, Audit, Business Analysis, Project Management, Finance Transformation, or a related field.

• Experience in multinational organizations, including coordination across regional or local finance teams.

• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, governance, or finance transformation processes.

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday
• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Closing date for applications is 10th November 2026.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.