Sustainability Financial Analyst

Hitachi Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bengaluru seeks a Sustainability Finance professional to support data collection, validation, and analysis for disclosures. You will help ensure accuracy, auditable processes, and alignment with internal controls and governance across CSRD, GRI, SASB, SSBJ, and the GHG Protocol.

Work with Finance, Sustainability and IT to automate ESG data workflows, integrate sustainability data into SAP S/4HANA, and contribute to green finance initiatives such as green bonds.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CA / CMA professional qualifications are advantageous.
• 5–7 years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, and Reporting.
• 3+ years in an ESG-focused role in energy/manufacturing or with a Big 4 is a strong plus.
• Data Science certification is preferred.
• Experience in sustainability reporting, ESG data analysis, or finance transformation.
• Knowledge of CSRD, GRI, SASB, SSBJ, and GHG Protocol.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and integrating sustainability data into financial systems.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling.

Responsibilities

• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of data for sustainability disclosures.
• Contribute to ESG reporting and regulatory compliance across CSRD, EU Taxonomy, GRI, SASB, and GHG Protocol.
• Help ensure disclosures are accurate, auditable, and aligned with internal controls.
• Assist in developing financial frameworks for green bonds and sustainable lending.
• Track allocation of proceeds toward renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
• Support evaluation of capex and investment cases through sustainability-focused financial analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Sustainability, Engineering, Operations, IT, and leadership.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

CA / CMA qualifications

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Excel

Job description

ROLE

• Support the collection, validation, and analysis of financial and non-financial data required for sustainability disclosures.
• Contribute to ESG reporting and compliance with global sustainability frameworks and regulatory requirements, including CSRD, EU Taxonomy, SSBJ, GRI, SASB, and the GHG Protocol.
• Help ensure sustainability-related disclosures are accurate, auditable, and aligned with internal control and governance requirements.
• Support the development and application of financial frameworks for green bonds, sustainable lending, and other green finance initiatives.
• Track the allocation of proceeds toward eligible renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainability-related projects.
• Support the evaluation of capital expenditures and investment cases through sustainability-oriented financial analysis, including Green ROI and other relevant business case methodologies.
• Contribute to the financial assessment of sustainable business models and related investment opportunities.
• Integrate climate transition planning, scenario analysis, social value creation, and sustainability risk considerations into financial planning and modelling activities.
• Support data modelling, forecasting, and analysis related to ESG performance and sustainability risks/opportunities.
• Provide analytical support for strategic and ad hoc Sustainability Finance projects.
• Translate complex environmental and sustainability-related data into clear financial implications, risks, and opportunities for senior leadership.
• Work closely with Sustainability and IT teams to automate ESG data workflows within financial systems, including SAP S/4HANA.
• Support the integration of sustainability data into Finance & Controlling systems to establish a single source of truth for reporting and decision-making, including double materiality perspectives.
• Contribute to the improvement of data structures, system logic, and reporting processes to enhance data quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Sustainability, Engineering, Operations, IT, and senior leadership.
• Support the coordination of cross-functional initiatives and projects related to Sustainability Finance.
• Help bridge business, operational, and financial perspectives to ensure sustainability topics are reflected in business decisions and reporting processes.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications such as CA / CMA are advantageous.
• 5–7 years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, and Reporting.
• 3+ years of experience in an ESG-focused role within the energy or manufacturing sector, or with a Big 4 firm, is a strong plus.
• Additional certification in Data Science is preferred.
• Experience in sustainability reporting, ESG data analysis, financial modelling, or sustainability-related finance transformation is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and reporting standards, including CSRD, GRI, SASB, SSBJ, and the GHG Protocol.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and the integration of sustainability-related data into financial systems.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modelling.
• Ability to translate complex environmental and sustainability data into clear financial risks, opportunities, and decision-relevant insights.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess risks, dependencies, and interdependencies.
• Project management skills with the ability to support multiple initiatives involving global stakeholders.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor messages across different forums and organizational levels.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multinational and cross-functional environment.
• Good knowledge of internal controls, governance, documentation, and audit-related requirements.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.