Project Controlling Analyst - CCC

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Finance professional in Bengaluru to analyze business performance against budget and forecast, and partner with local controllers to drive financial insights.

The role requires up to 4 years of FP&A experience, a Bachelor's in accounting with CMA/CA/MBA, and hands-on SAP FICO knowledge, with proficiency in MS Office. It offers a full-time, on-site position in India.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with independent problem-solving capability.
• Effective communication & presentation skills.
• Hands on experience in SAP FICO including CO-PA and Understanding on other modules like SD, PP, MM, PS.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Initiative-taking with a strong commitment to quality adhering to strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of business performance versus budget and forecast.
• Perform benchmarking of key performance indicators with external and internal peers.
• Business partnering with Local controllers to understand and analyze the drivers of financial performance and identify trends; propose value add.
• Prepare financial analysis for various “what if” scenarios and sensitivity analysis and the overall impact to the business units.
• Analysis of overhead under / over absorption indicating root cause.
• Preparing and analyzing Product / Customer profitability.
• Capital Expenditure budget and actual spent tracking and analysis on monthly basis.
• Analysis of inventories, NWC (Net Working Capital) and Cashflow.
• Support month end closure activities to ensure accuracy of financials P&L and B/S review to be done and propose necessary corrections.
• Analysis of monthly data for MIS data and putting into meaningful format.
• Perform activities related to Internal controls and SOX audit.
• Comparison of monthly/quarterly MIS data with different benchmarks and giving comments/remarks.
• Support preparation of relevant organization financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Validate accuracy of financial data and business information and reports by performing reconciliation and review of exceptions.

Skills

Strong analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in accounting with CMA/ CA / MBA

Tools

SAP FICO

SD module

PP module

MM module

PS module

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID

R0097334

Date Posted

2025-09-23

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category)

Finance

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

• Perform analysis of business performance versus budget and forecast.
• Perform benchmarking of key performance indicators with external and internal peers.
• Business partnering with Local controllers to understand and analyze the drivers of financial performance and identify trends; propose value add.
• Prepare financial analysis for various “what if” scenarios and sensitivity analysis and the overall impact to the business units.
• Analysis of overhead under / over absorption indicating root cause.
• Preparing and analyzing Product / Customer profitability.
• Capital Expenditure budget and actual spent tracking and analysis on monthly basis.
• Analysis of inventories, NWC (Net Working Capital) and Cashflow.
• Support month end closure activities to ensure accuracy of financials P&L and B/S review to be done and propose necessary corrections.
• Analysis of monthly data for MIS data and putting into meaningful format.
• Perform activities related to Internal controls and SOX audit.
• Comparison of monthly/quarterly MIS data with different benchmarks and giving comments/remarks.
• Support preparation of relevant organization financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• 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, from time to time which are not listed above.
• Provide information to management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports, presentation of findings and analysis Hub KPIs.
• 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 & Planning KPIs to ensure continuous improvement and maintain service quality.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with independent problem-solving capability.
• Effective communication & presentation skills.
• Hands on experience in SAP FICO including CO-PA and Understanding on other modules like SD, PP, MM, PS.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Initiative-taking with a strong commitment to quality adhering to strict deadlines.

Experience

Up to 4-year experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, with manufacturing experience background preferable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting with CMA/ CA / MBA.

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About HITACHI

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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