Controlling Analyst with Spanish

Hitachi, Ltd.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. in Kraków seeks an experienced Financial Planning and Analysis professional to consolidate data, identify trends, and help improve financial performance across the unit.

You will partner with Controllers and Project managers, prepare scenario analyses, support month-end close, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting, while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• 4 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills with the ability to communicate clearly.
• Hands-on SAP FICO experience including CO-PA.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Fluent English and Spanish, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Order Received and Order Backlog including GM%.
• Prepare hub presentations and related files for stakeholders.
• Partner with Controllers and Project managers to analyze business performance.
• Create financial analyses for various scenarios and sensitivity analyses.
• Analyze inventory and reconcile internal inventory data.
• Support month-end close activities including accruals and provisions.
• Review income statement and balance sheet; perform working capital analysis.
• Assist with internal controls and SOX audits.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, planning, and forecasting.
• Participate in project reviews, audits, LEAN initiatives, and ad hoc requests.

Skills

Financial planning

Analysis

SAP FICO

MS Excel

English

Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Masters/ACCA/ICAEW/CPA/CIMA/US CMA/MS in accounting

Tools

SAP FICO

Job description

The opportunity:

Providing Financial Planning and Controlling expertise to the organization by compiling, , finding trends, tackling challenges, communicating information to relevant stakeholders, and recommending actions to improve financial performance.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Perform analysis of Order Received, Order Backlog including GM%.
• Prepare Hub presentations and related working files to support presentations
• Business partnering with Controllers and Project managers to understand and analyze
• Prepare financial analysis for various "what if" scenarios and sensitivity analysis and the overall impact to Business Unit
• Preparing and analyzing Inventory and Internal inventory reconciliation.
• Support Month closing activities including Backcharges, Accruals & Provisions, Result Analysis provisions
• Perform monthly review of Income Statement and Balance Sheet during pre- and post-closing including Working Capital analysis, reviewing Inventory ageing including obsolescence and recommend corrective actions including required commentaries for deviations/movements.
• Perform internal controls-related activities and support SOX audits.
• Support financial reporting, annual budgeting preparation, business planning, and forecasting.
• Actively participate in Project Reviews, support External and Internal audits, new development initiatives improvement projects and LEAN initiatives, support any adhoc requirement on case to case basis as per Controller requirement.

Your Background:

• Should have bachelor’s degree in accounting with Masters Degree - ACCA/ICAEW/CPA/CIMA/US CMA/MS in accounting or equivalent degree in Finance & Accounting.
• Must have 4 years' experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, with manufacturing experience background preferable.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with independent problem-solving capability and good communication & presentation skills
• Hands-on experience in SAP FICO including CO-PA and understanding on other modules.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proactiveness in taking initiatives with a strong commitment to adhering to quality and deadlines. Optimize own performance to increase productivity by developing automated solutions.
• Adhering to the Controlling & Planning KPIs to ensure continuous improvement and maintain service quality supporting standardisation/harmonisation intiatives.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English and Spanish language is required

More About Us:

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

• Competitive salary and incentives
• Well-being and care
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Flexible work options
• Benefits that support your financial security

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully