Financial Analyst and Trade Compliance Controlling Specialist | Lodi, Italy

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Lodi; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch tickets

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Lodi, Italy seeks a Financial Analyst and Trade Compliance Controlling Specialist to act as the finance partner for Trade Compliance activities.

You will monitor financial impact of trade regulations, prepare data-driven insights, and develop KPIs to measure performance across compliance and business outcomes. You will collaborate with Trade Compliance, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Finance to balance compliance with efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics or related field.
• 3–5 years in Controlling, Finance Business Partnering, Trade Compliance, Customs, Risk Management or related areas.
• Fluency in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and company policies.
• Identify compliance risks, process gaps, and control weaknesses, proposing sustainable corrective actions.
• Coordinate internal reviews and support audits related to Trade Compliance and customs activities.
• Analyze trade-related costs, including duties, brokerage fees, sanctions impacts, and logistics costs.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities related to Trade Compliance initiatives.
• Promote standardization of processes and reporting practices across functions and locations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

ERP systems (SAP)

Business intelligence

Digitalization

Italian/English

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Finance/Controlling

Tools

SAP

BI tools

Job description

Financial Analyst and Trade Compliance Controlling Specialist

For our BU High Voltage in Lodi we are looking for a Financial Analyst and Trade Compliance Controlling Specialist who will act as the finance business partner for Trade Compliance activities, ensuring alignment between compliance requirements, operational performance, and financial objectives.

You will monitor and analyze the financial impact of trade regulations, customs duties, tariffs, free trade agreements and import/export requirements on business performance; you will support management with data-driven insights and recommendations to balance compliance, risk management, and business efficiency; you will develop reporting and KPIs to measure Trade Compliance performance, identify trends, and support decision-making.

How you'll make an impact

• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls to ensure compliance with international trade regulations and company policies.
• Identify compliance risks, process gaps, and control weaknesses, proposing sustainable corrective actions.
• Coordinate internal reviews and support audits related to Trade Compliance and customs activities.

Financial Analysis & Performance Monitoring

• Analyze trade-related costs, including customs duties, brokerage fees, sanctions-related impacts, and logistics compliance costs.
• Provide visibility on cost drivers and opportunities for optimization while maintaining full compliance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities related to Trade Compliance initiatives.

Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Support the implementation and enhancement of digital solutions, ERP functionalities, and automation tools related to customs and trade compliance management.
• Promote standardization of processes and reporting practices across functions and locations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training

• Collaborate closely with Trade Compliance, Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, and Finance teams.
• Support the development of awareness programs and training initiatives to strengthen compliance and control culture.
• Act as a key point of contact for finance-related Trade Compliance topics across the organization.

Your background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Controlling, Finance Business Partnering, Trade Compliance, Customs, Risk Management, or related areas.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), business intelligence tools, and digitalization projects.
• Fluency in Italian and English.

More about us

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:

• Starting from:36000 € gross

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Our benefits offering for this rolegenerally includes:

• Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model,Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.