Factory/ Plant Controlling Analyst - Controlling Practice & Operations

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company based in Bengaluru is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis professional. This role involves analyzing business performance, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with internal regulations. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience, preferably in manufacturing, and expertise in SAP. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential. The company values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement, making it an exciting workplace for innovative minds.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in SAP modules including CO-PA.

Responsibilities

• Perform business performance analysis versus budget and forecast.
• Review monthly financial performance and support in reviews.
• Prepare financial reporting and support statutory audits.

Skills

Financial Planning and Analysis

Analytical skills

SAP FI CO

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CMA/CA/MBA

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

.**Location:**Bengaluru, Karnataka, India**Job ID:**R0122277**Date Posted:**2026-03-18**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**Finance**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The Opportunity:**Role requires working on Costing, Financial Planning Analysis and Factory Controlling activities to different Units of Hitachi Energy located across the Globe supporting the factory/business controllers handling the respective Business Units to ensure the business unit/Organization can achieve all the KPI/business targets.**How you’ll make an impact:*** Perform analysis of business performance versus budget and forecast.* Review of Orders received, and Orders received Gross Margin and monthly reporting.* Reconciliation of Order backlog and Order backlog Gross Margin.* Business partnering with Local Factory/Business/Hub Controllers to understand and analyze the drivers of financial performance and identify trends; propose value add.* Analysis of overhead under / over absorption indicating root cause.* Result Analysis – Revenue Recognition – Good understanding of Revenue recognition principles and industry practices; Point in time and Over period. Good understanding of RA keys logic in S4 HANA.* Hands-on experience in COPA - KE24/KE30 - Product wise and Customer-wise Profitability Analysis.* Review the monthly financial performance in the Income Statement against Budgets/Forecast and support in monthly reviews before month closing.* Balance sheet analysis – proactively identify the movements between different periods with the reasons of deviation and advise controllers for necessary action.* Perform monthly MIS/Corporate Reporting as per the corporate calendar.* Perform activities related to Internal controls and SOX audit* Comparison of monthly/quarterly MIS data with different benchmarks and giving comments/remarks* Capital Expenditure budget and actual spent tracking and analysis on monthly basis* Analysis of inventories, NWC (Net Working Capital) – comparison over periods with reasons of movement.* Knowledge in Standard Costing - Made To Order/ Made to Stock Scenario* Cashflow – Analysis of Cash in and Cash Out Direct Method and Indirect method – Gap analysis between.* Support preparation of relevant organization financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.* Support for Statutory audit and internal audit - Preparation of audit schedules.* Validate accuracy of financial data and business information and reports by performing reconciliation and review of exceptions* Any other Ad Hoc work/assignment/job given, based on urgency and requirement.* Optimize own performance to increase productivity by developing automated solutions, eliminating duplications, coordinating information requirements.* Proactively find areas for process / report standardization across different countries, divisions, and business units.* Adhering to the Controlling capability Centers KPIs to ensure continuous improvement and maintain service quality.* Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.* Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.**Your background:*** Should have bachelor’s degree in accounting with CMA/ CA / MBA* Must have 6+ years’ experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, with manufacturing experience background preferable and Prior experience in controlling COE setup is preferred.* Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with independent problem-solving capability.* Effective communication & presentation skills.* Hands-on experience in SAP FI CO including CO-PA and Understanding on other modules like SD, PP, MM, PS MTO, MTS and ETO architypes.* Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)* Initiative-taking with a strong commitment to quality adhering to strict deadlines.* Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.## Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. 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