Core R&D Project Controller - Controlling Practice & Operations

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka, invites applications for an experienced R&D Project Controller in Finance. You will manage budgets, KPIs, and financial governance for R&D programs.

The role requires SAP S/4HANA, FICO, SD-PS expertise, strong numerical skills, and cross‑functional collaboration with product, engineering, and operations teams. This is a full-time, on-site Bengaluru position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an R&D project controller.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, FICO, and SD-PS.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop R&D strategies and track KPIs for quality, delivery, cost.
• Own R&D budget, analyze budgets, optimize cash flow, manage currency risk.
• Oversee project financials, capitalization, licenses, and project closure.
• Coordinate with product, engineering, and operations; ensure time writing/approval.
• Ensure internal controls and governance to prevent misstatements.

Skills

SAP S/4HANA

FICO

SD-PS

MS Office

Excel

Automation mindset

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team player

Education

MBA Finance

CA

ICWA

Postgraduate experience

Tools

Project management software

Financial software

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID: R0096420

Date Posted: 2025-06-23

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy and Planning: Contribute to the development of R&D strategies and follow up on KPIs related to quality, delivery, and cost. Ensure systematic analysis of project progress and completion.
• Financial Management: Responsible for the R&D budget and financial performance. Create, analyze, and value the budget framework. Optimize project cash flow and manage currency risk, tax issues, and project financing requirements. Capitalization of project, License fee calculation Hourly rate calculation Creation of Project & Closure of projects Ownership of Complete financials for MACH.
• Project Execution: Prepare the Business Financial Execution Plan consistent with internal, contractual, and regulatory objectives. Promote commercial awareness within the R&D team and provide commercial input to project execution plans. Monitor claims and back-charges, coordinate regular project reviews, and identify risks with mitigation actions.
• Collaboration: Working closely with various stakeholders, including product management, engineering, and operations teams. follow up for time writing and approval.
• Leadership and Communication: Support the R&D management team in budget-related issues and communicate budget directives. Supervise project accountants, cost engineers, and field administrators as needed.
• Compliance and Governance: Implement internal control processes to avoid misstatement in financial statements. Ensure corporate governance, compliance, assurance, and internal control.

Contacts:

• External: Customers, external auditors etc.
• Internal: Project managers, Engineers, project team, Peers, Accounting and Reporting, Finance and Tax, Legal and Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Marketing & Sales.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an R&D project controller.
• Proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, FICO, SD-PS, MS Office, Very strong excel skills.
• Automation and process improvement mindset.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Service mindset.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• (Post Graduate with experience), MBA (Finance), CA, ICWA.
• Familiarity with project management and financial software.
• 8-10 Years of Experience in a R&D controlling or Project controlling within the construction, manufacturing or engineering industry (Mainly in Projects).
• Skills: Project Management Expertise: Strong project management skills and experience. Financial Acumen: Understanding of financial concepts and budget management. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and teams. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze project data and identify potential issues. Technical Understanding: Familiarity with the technical aspects of the projects being managed.

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