Senior R&D Controller - CP&O

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Bengaluru; In loco; INR 4.000.000 - 6.500.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Senior R&D Controller to join the Technology Services team. You will partner with global R&D leaders, lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, and provide strategic financial insights to optimize investments in innovation.

In this role, you will manage project expenditures, build financial models and business cases, deliver executive reports, and drive process improvements across regions, including collaboration with teams in Sweden and other locations.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA/CA/CPA/CMA preferred.
• 5-8 years of FP&A, financial controlling, or related finance roles.
• Experience with R&D, engineering or product development organizations.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting skills.
• Advanced SAP/ERP knowledge; proficient in Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools.

Mansioni

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning for R&D functions.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic investment and resource allocation.
• Monitor R&D project expenditures and ensure budget alignment.
• Model scenarios, build business cases, and perform investment analysis.
• Analyze performance against budgets and forecasts; identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop executive-level reports, dashboards, and presentations.
• Support month/quarter/year-end closing and financial reporting accuracy.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and enhanced reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders and leadership across regions.

Conoscenze

Budgeting

Forecasting

Long-range planning

Financial analysis

Investment insights

Executive reporting

Cost control

Process improvements

Global partnering

Stakeholder management

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

MBA/CA/CPA/CMA preferred

Strumenti

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are accelerating the transition toward a sustainable energy future through innovation, technology, and global collaboration. We are looking for a highly motivated Senior R&D Controller to join our Technology Services team and play a critical role in enabling strategic research and development investments through strong financial leadership.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted financial business partner to global R&D leaders, providing financial planning, performance management, and decision-support capabilities across a diverse portfolio of innovation initiatives. You will be responsible for driving financial transparency, optimizing resource utilization, and ensuring that R&D investments align with business objectives and long-term growth strategies.

Working in a dynamic international environment, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, project managers, engineering leaders, and global finance teams to deliver insightful analysis, robust forecasting, and strategic recommendations. Your expertise in financial controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and project performance management will help shape investment decisions and strengthen operational effectiveness across R&D activities.

This position offers the opportunity to work with global teams, contribute to cutting-edge technology development, and influence strategic decision-making at an international level. You will have exposure to senior stakeholders across regions, including collaboration with teams in Sweden and other global locations, while supporting innovative R&D programs that drive business growth and technological advancement. If you are passionate about finance, innovation, and business partnering and enjoy transforming complex financial data into actionable insights, this role provides an excellent platform for professional growth and international exposure.

How You''ll Make an Impact

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial performance management activities for R&D functions.
• Partner with R&D leadership and project teams to provide financial insights that support strategic investment and resource allocation decisions.
• Monitor and control R&D project expenditures, ensuring alignment with approved budgets while identifying cost optimization opportunities.
• Perform financial modeling, scenario planning, business case evaluations, and investment analysis to support innovation initiatives.
• Analyze business performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommending corrective actions.
• Develop executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and presentations that enable informed business decisions.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities while ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements related to R&D spending.
• Drive process improvements, automation, standardization, and enhanced reporting capabilities to improve operational efficiency and financial visibility.
• Collaborate effectively with global stakeholders and leadership teams, building strong partnerships across functions and geographies.

Your Background

• Bachelor''s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Controlling, Business Finance, or related finance functions.
• Experience supporting R&D, engineering, project, technology, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or product development organizations.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, project controlling, and business performance management.
• Advanced knowledge of SAP and ERP systems, along with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools.
• Proven capability in financial modeling, investment analysis, decision support, and strategic business partnering.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a multicultural environment; must have experience collaborating with international teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, safety, and integrity, where every employee can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. We offer challenging global career opportunities, continuous learning, and an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages personal and professional development.

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.