Strategic Cost Controller for Projects & FP&A

hitachi; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is seeking a Cost Controller to support financial planning, cost management, forecasting and performance analysis across project and operational activities.

You will partner with project managers and finance stakeholders to ensure accurate cost control, financial transparency, and optimal resource utilization. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and driving improvements in financial processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field.
• 3+ years in cost controlling, management accounting, FP&A or similar finance roles.
• Strong costing, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis skills.
• Hands-on SAP experience; SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Experience in multinational or matrix organisations is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost control processes and financial governance.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cost estimates for projects and operations.
• Monitor actuals vs budgets, analyze variances and provide financial insights.
• Analyze project and operational costs, focusing on labour/resource spend.
• Collaborate with project managers and leaders to improve cost efficiency.
• Support month-end and year-end cost reporting and closing activities.
• Review and approve cost allocations and ensure alignment to budget controls.

Skills

Cost Controlling

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel Advanced

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Communication

Independent Working

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is seeking a Cost Controller to support financial planning, cost management, forecasting and performance analysis across project and operational activities.

You will partner with project managers and finance stakeholders to ensure accurate cost control, financial transparency, and optimal resource utilization. The role covers budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and driving improvements in financial processes.