IT Financial Business Partner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial安全

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O. is seeking an IT Controlling Business Partner in Kraków to own cost controlling for IT services and projects. You will partner with IT leaders, provide financial insights, and ensure governance aligned with IFRS and company policy.

The role requires 5+ years in finance, with strong stakeholder management, analytics, and hands-on SAP/Abacus/Power BI skills. Work closely with IT, finance, vendors, and control teams to enable data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in financial analysis, controlling, or financial reporting within a multinational environment.
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior IT/business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and data analytics capability with high learning agility.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX.
• Hands-on proficiency with SAP, Abacus, Power BI, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Owns cost controlling for the IT services and costs within scope, ensuring transparency.
• Acts as a senior financial partner to IT leaders, driving topics forward.
• Bridges IT and Finance by translating data into actionable insights for investment decisions.
• Manages Budget ID regime, PR/PO controls, and monthly financial reviews.
• Performs forward-looking analyses, planning, budgeting, and forecasting for IT.

Skills

Finance analysis

People management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

IFRS/GAAP

Communication

Tools

SAP

Abacus

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland Job ID: R0143223 Date Posted: 2026-09-11 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): Finance Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description:

The Opportunity:

The IT Controlling Business Partner owns and actively drives cost controlling for the assigned area, ensuring transparency and a strong connection between financials and operational execution across all IT services and costs within scope. Acting as a senior financial partner to the IT Department Heads, the role works hands-on and close to delivery, engaging senior stakeholders and independently driving topics forward — equipping top management with the financial insight needed to make sound investment decisions. The role combines strong financial expertise with a proactive, execution-focused mindset.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Acts as a senior Business Partner to IT Department Heads, embedded within the Core Business area of the global IT organization.
• Monitors, analyzes, and optimizes the financial performance of IT services and projects, while providing full cost transparency and maintaining financial baselines within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Bridges IT and Finance by translating financial data into actionable business insight, supporting the evaluation of business alternatives, investment decisions, and recommending the most appropriate solutions.
• Drives financial governance through the Budget ID regime, PR/PO controls, monthly financial review cycles, and ensures compliant and accurate financial reporting in line with company policies and IFRS requirements.
• Analyzes variances against budget and forecast, tracks impacts over time, communicates significant issues to stakeholders, and supports appropriate corrective or strategic actions.
• Interprets and reviews financial results with stakeholders and Finance teams, challenging assumptions and scenarios through sound financial judgment and “what if” thinking.
• Performs forward-looking analysis, trend and scenario modeling to support planning, forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making processes.
• Actively contributes to and drives forecast, budget, and planning cycles across the assigned area of responsibility.
• Works closely with IT, Finance, vendors, and controlling counterparts to enable fact-based decision-making and business performance improvements.
• Contributes to a culture of cost discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement across the Core Business IT functions.

Your Background:

• Minimum 5+ years of proven experience in financial analysis, controlling, or financial reporting, ideally within a multinational company with matrixed teams; experience within an IT organization is desired.
• Proven track record of people management.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior business and IT leaders.
• Strong analytical skills and data analytics capability, paired with high learning agility.
• Detailed understanding of finance processes, workflows, and tools, including demand management practices.
• Working knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX.
• Hands‑on proficiency with SAP, Abacus, Power BI, and MS Office / Microsoft 365 tools.
• Solid grasp of IT technology, IT business processes, and IT project management practices.

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.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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