Cost Accounting Team Lead - Controlling Practice & Operations

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a Cost Accounting Team Lead to join the Controlling Practice & Operations. You will drive SAP S/4HANA Controlling initiatives, lead a 4–5 member team, and partner with global finance stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions.

You will own end-to-end process improvements across Make-to-Stock, Make-to-Order, ETO, Services and Software, ensuring governance and business objectives alignment while mentoring junior consultants.

Qualifications

• CA, CMA, CA Inter, CMA Inter, or MBA (Finance).
• 6–10 years of SAP CO Consulting, Finance Transformation, Controlling or Management Accounting experience.
• Team leadership experience with 4–5 members mandatory.
• Hands-on SAP S/4HANA Controlling experience (Product Costing, Material Ledger, CO-PA, Cost Object Controlling, allocations, Profit Centre Accounting).
• End-to-end SAP implementation, rollout or major transformation experience.
• Strong integration knowledge with SAP CO and FI, MM, SD, PP, PS.
• Experience in Manufacturing/Engineering/Industrial/Project/Global Capability Centre settings preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, analysis and problem-solving skills; global/culturally diverse environment capability.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and influence business outcomes via tech-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Act as interface between Controllers, Finance Stakeholders and SAP CO CoE; align business priorities with SAP solutions.
• Lead requirement gathering, solution discussions and demand management for SAP Controlling enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement of SAP Controlling across MTS, MTO, ETO, Services and Software models.
• Provide functional leadership across Product Costing, Material Ledger, CO-PA, Cost Object Controlling, Allocation Cycles, PCE.
• Oversee delivery of controlling capabilities, KPI targets, automation programs, and improvements.
• Partner with global teams to analyze end-to-end value flows; identify standardization opportunities.
• Lead resolution of complex issues with SAP CO, FI, MM, SD, PP, PS teams.
• Support SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, global rollouts and projects from design to implementation.
• Develop training, SOPs and playbooks for the global controlling community.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, governance and audit standards.
• Mentor junior consultants; foster collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

SAP Controlling

Finance Transformation

Controlling

Management Accounting

Stakeholder management

Education

CA/CMA/CA Inter/CMA Inter or MBA (Finance)

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Controlling

FI

MM

SD

PP

PS

Job description

Cost Accounting Team Lead - Controlling Practice & Operations

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID: R0144089

Date Posted: 2026-09-03

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The Opportunity

• Join Hitachi Energy's Controlling Capability Center as a Team Lead - SAP Controlling Finance Partner and play a strategic role in connecting Finance, Business Controllers, Global Finance Teams, and the SAP CO Center of Excellence (CoE).
• In this role, you will drive SAP S/4HANA Controlling initiatives, partner with global finance stakeholders, and lead process optimization efforts across manufacturing, project, service, and software business models. You will act as a trusted advisor to controllers and business leaders, translating business requirements into scalable SAP solutions while ensuring alignment with global standards, governance, and transformation objectives.
• As a functional leader within the Controlling Capability Center, you will own demand management activities, support end-to-end process improvements, and contribute to the evolution of standardized global finance processes. You will collaborate extensively with SAP functional teams, finance leaders, and business stakeholders to deliver solutions that improve financial visibility, operational efficiency, and business performance.
• This is an excellent opportunity for a finance and SAP professional who combines strong management accounting expertise with SAP Controlling knowledge and stakeholder management capabilities. The role offers exposure to global transformation programs, cross‑functional collaboration, and the opportunity to influence the future state of finance processes within a world‑class organization.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Act as the primary interface between Controllers, Finance Stakeholders, and the SAP CO Center of Excellence, ensuring alignment between business priorities and SAP solutions.
• Lead requirement gathering, solution discussions, and demand management activities for SAP Controlling enhancements and transformation initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of SAP Controlling processes across Make‑to‑Stock (MTS), Make‑to‑Order (MTO), Engineer‑to‑Order (ETO), Services, and Software business models.
• Provide functional leadership and expertise across key Controlling areas including Product Costing, Cost Object Controlling, Material Ledger, CO‑PA, Result Analysis, RAR, and Period‑End Closing.
• Oversee and ensure the delivery of overall controlling capabilities, KPI targets, automation programs, and continuous improvement objectives.
• Partner with global business and finance teams to analyse end‑to‑end financial value flows and identify opportunities for process standardisation, simplification, and automation.
• Lead resolution of complex business and system issues through effective collaboration with SAP CO, FI, MM, SD, PP, and PS teams.
• Support SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, global rollouts, and enhancement projects from solution design through implementation.
• Develop and deliver training, knowledge‑sharing sessions, process documentation, SOPs, and playbooks for the global controlling community.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial governance requirements, audit standards, and organisational policies.
• Mentor junior consultants and team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Your Background

• CA, CMA, CA Inter, CMA Inter, or MBA (Finance).
• 6 to 10 years of relevant experience in SAP CO Consulting, Finance Transformation, Controlling, or Management Accounting roles.
• Experience in Handling a team of 4 - 5 members is mandatory.
• Strong hands‑on experience in SAP S/4HANA Controlling with expertise in areas such as Product Costing, Material Ledger, CO‑PA, Cost Object Controlling, Allocation Cycles, and Profit Centre Accounting.
• Experience delivering at least one end‑to‑end SAP implementation, rollout, or major transformation project.
• Strong understanding of integration between SAP CO and related modules including FI, MM, SD, PP, and PS.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, Industrial, Project Business, or Global Capability Centre environments preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a global and multicultural environment.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements, lead cross‑functional initiatives, and influence business outcomes through technology‑enabled solutions.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We offer opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and meaningful contributions to large‑scale digital and business transformation initiatives. Our inclusive and collaborative culture empowers employees to innovate, develop, and make a real impact while working alongside talented colleagues across the world.

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

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