Strategic Finance Controller – Domestic Transformers Sales

hitachi; Stone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development programs

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking a commercially focused Controller for Domestic Sales - Transformers. This role partners with Sales leadership and local management to drive profitability, forecast performance, and manage financial strategy in a global matrix environment.

You will provide analytical financial support, ensure data integrity, and influence business decisions through data-driven insights and robust financial modelling.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in business administration/finance.
• Experience in finance or controllership in a global matrix multinational environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive financial leadership and business partnering to the Domestic Sales organisation, driving financial performance and supporting objectives.
• Partner with Sales leadership to support customer and market growth strategies, ensuring profitable expansion.
• Deliver timely financial insight and performance updates to local management, HUB Controllers, Shared Services, and stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of financial data and reporting in line with corporate standards.
• Analyze business performance, challenge assumptions, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and cost efficiency.
• Drive cost optimisation initiatives and promote efficient capital allocation to maximise business value.
• Monitor cash flow, overdue receivables, and working capital performance, improving cash conversion.
• Ensure compliance with finance policies, controls, and statutory obligations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial modelling aligned with local and global objectives.

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in business administration/finance

Job description

Hitachi Energy UK Limited is seeking a commercially focused Controller for Domestic Sales - Transformers. This role partners with Sales leadership and local management to drive profitability, forecast performance, and manage financial strategy in a global matrix environment.

You will provide analytical financial support, ensure data integrity, and influence business decisions through data-driven insights and robust financial modelling.