Corporate Controller - CP&O

Hitachi, Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bengaluru is seeking a Finance Controller Specialist to lead financial planning, controlling standards, and reporting for a global matrix organization. You will partner with stakeholders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and performance analytics, ensuring alignment with global standards and strong financial governance.

The role emphasizes process excellence, data-driven decision making, and leveraging AI and digital tools to improve insights and accountability across regions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
• 2–5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Accounting, FP&A, or related finance functions.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, Balance Sheet analysis, and variance reporting.
• Experience in multinational and matrix organizations.
• Knowledge of finance process management or business process management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Demonstrates effective use of AI and digital tools to enhance decision making.

Responsibilities

• Drive global standardization and continuous improvement of financial controlling processes.
• Manage end-to-end P&L, Balance Sheet reviews, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor process performance via KPIs and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with CoE and business stakeholders for compliance.
• Identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Support process governance, documentation, and change management.
• Provide guidance on finance process requirements and best practices.
• Leverage AI and digital tools to improve insights and productivity.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

AI & digital tools

Education

CA or CMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are looking for a Finance Controller Specialist to join our Finance Function and play a critical role in driving financial planning, controlling excellence, and process standardization across a global organization. In this role, you will partner with key stakeholders to support financial performance management through robust planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes.

You will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of functional controlling processes, ensuring alignment with global standards while supporting business growth and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with finance leaders, process owners, and business teams across regions, gaining exposure to a multinational matrix environment.

As a trusted finance professional, you will provide actionable insights through financial analysis, performance monitoring, and process governance. You will help strengthen financial transparency, improve decision-making, and support the organization's strategic objectives through effective process management and stakeholder engagement.

If you are passionate about financial controlling, process excellence, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a global technology and industrial leader.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Drive global standardization and continuous improvement of financial controlling processes across the organization.
• Manage and support end-to-end processes related to Profit & Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet review, and Variance Analysis.
• Coordinate and execute budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Monitor process performance through KPIs and recommend actions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with finance teams, Centers of Excellence (CoE), and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with process standards.
• Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Facilitate process governance activities, including process documentation, policy adherence, and change management.
• Review and support process enhancement initiatives, ensuring alignment with global finance standards.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and provide guidance on finance process requirements and best practices.
• Leverage AI, digital technologies, and reporting tools to improve financial insights, productivity, and decision-making.

Your Background

Required Qualifications

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA).
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Accounting, FP&A, or related finance functions.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of P&L management, Balance Sheet analysis, and variance reporting.
• Experience working within multinational and matrix organizations.
• Knowledge of finance process management, process improvement methodologies, or business process management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates effective use of AI and digital tools to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and productivity while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, energy, or similar sectors.
• Exposure to ERP systems, planning tools, and financial reporting solutions such as SAP or equivalent platforms.
• Understanding of process governance, standardization, and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with global and cross-functional teams.
• Additional language capabilities beyond English are considered an advantage.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation, continuous learning, and diversity are valued. We offer opportunities for professional growth, global exposure, and meaningful work that contributes to the energy transition.

Demonstrates effective use of AI and digital tools to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and productivity,while applying sound judgment, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and maintaining accountability for outcomes.