Project Controller

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited in Bengaluru, Karnataka invites a Project Controlling professional to partner with the Vertical Head Project Controlling, Regional Operation manager and Project Managers to drive financial and commercial performance across multiple projects.

You will prepare a Project Financial Execution Plan, support invoicing, manage currency risk, taxes, and ensure timely project reviews and governance while guiding the team to optimize cash flow and gross margin.

Qualifications

• Candidate should hold CA/CMA/ICWA with relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.
• Accessibility and reasonable accommodation considerations are explained in the process.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a Project Financial Execution Plan and covers all financial, commercial and tax aspects.
• Supports on project invoicing, manages currency risk, tax issues, bonds and guarantees.
• Drives monthly project reviews jointly with the Project Manager and ensures governance.
• Ensures compliance with corporate governance, integrity, internal control and directives.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

CA / CMA / ICWA

Job description

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job ID: R0134888 Date Posted: 2026-07-29 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity

Act as business partner to the Vertical Head Project Controlling, Regional Operation manager and Project Managers, responsible for all financial and commercial matters and actively driving the project’s performance. Assigned to multiple projects. How you’ll make an impact Prepares a Project Financial Execution Plan (as part of an overall Project Execution Plan covering all financial, commercial and tax aspects such as revenue recognition methods, billing plan, payment securities, GST and other indirect taxes, consortium administration, etc.). Supports on project invoicing, manages currency risk, tax issues, bonds and guarantees, financial accounting and reporting (including project site accounting), drives and seeks for optimization of project cash flow, Revenues and GM contribution together with Project Managers. Establishes project governance process. Participates in opportunity/risk identification ensure that all required mitigation actions are timely implemented. Drives, co-ordinates and prepares monthly project reviews jointly with the Project Manager. Reviews and has joint responsibility with the Project Manager for all financial aspects of the project including estimate at completion and related cost-to-complete, forecasted Revenues and Cash Flow, Risks and Opportunities assessment and ensure alignment with other functions including Project Controls, planning/scheduling”. Promotes commercial awareness in the project team and provides commercial input to the project execution plan (such as T&Cs in supply management, claims, back-to-back conditions). Drives claim management, back-charges and insurance cases and monitors the proper follow up together with the Contract Manager/Project Manager upstream (towards customer), as well as downstream (towards suppliers). Follows up on internal project audit reports and ensures timely implementation of all required actions related to projects under responsibility. Is responsible for adherence to corporate governance, integrity, assurance, internal control, group charter, business specific directives and instructions. Drives, setup and closure of all taxation matters pending against projects along with project manager. Is responsible to close all taxation documentation of projects. Ensures (with HR Manager support) that the area of responsibility is organized, staffed, skilled and directed. Guides, motivates and develops direct/indirect subordinates within HR policies. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

Candidate should hold CA / CMA / ICWA as educational qualifications with relevant work experience Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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