Project Controller

Hitachi Rail; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hitachi Rail as a Project Controller, where you'll be responsible for financial management and reporting for Service & Maintenance Projects. The role involves preparing financial forecasts, supporting budget holders, and ensuring compliance with financial controls. Ideal candidates will possess strong Excel skills and experience in large matrix organizations.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Advanced skills and knowledge in Excel.
• Experienced in SAP.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare actual/forecasts and bi-annual reports for TSA Projects.
• Act as business partner to budget holders for project cost controlling.
• Support the preparation and analysis of financial information.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Tools

SAP

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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.

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.

Description

Your new role

Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Project Controller. Supporting the Senior S&M High Speed Project Controller in financial management, control, reporting & budgeting/forecasting for Service & Maintenance Projects.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Prepare the actual/forecasts and bi-annual reports for TSA Projects and present to Senior S&M High Speed Project Controller on a monthly basis
• Preparation of monthly reporting packs relating to aforementioned projects & operations.
• Acting as business partner to budget holders, supporting with project cost controlling & reporting for S&M projects. Leading periodic financial reviews with local stakeholders.
• Support the preparation and analysis of other financial information relating to Service and Maintenance projects as required.
• Identify & support mitigation of project risks and the capture of project opportunities in conjunction with the Senior S&M High Speed Project Controller.
• Preparation of project cash flow forecasts.
• Support Free Cash Flow management by ensuring all sales invoices are submitted in an accurate & timely fashion to contract milestones and deliverables.
• Support Free Cash Flow management by ensuring all sales invoices are paid within contractual payment terms.
• Support Free Cash Flow management by stock reporting & controlling.
• Working with Procurement to ensure supplier payment terms for goods/services deliverable to S&M East projects are maximised and fulfilled.
• Support the external audit process in conjunction with the Financial Accounting team.
• Ensure compliance with HRE’s financial controls, policies and procedures and the Group’s internal controls standards. Supporting internal audit and JSOX compliance.
• Assist other areas of the business during set up phase where required
  
  
  

Essential

About you

• Advanced skills and knowledge in Excel.
• High regard for attention to detail and accuracy
• Experienced in SAP
• Experience of working in a large matrix based organisation with multiple reporting lines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work as part of a cross-culture team
  
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding and appreciation of Japanese working practices and Culture
• Previous experience in long term contract/project accounting
• Experience SOX would be advantageous
• Experience of working within a similar or manufacturing organisation (e.g. Aerospace, Railway)
  
  
  

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
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• 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.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Rail Transportation

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