Financial Controller for Bids and Projects

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking in international teams

Digitization initiatives

Secure permanent job with global group

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Singapore Pte. Ltd. is seeking a Financial Controller for Bids and Projects to join our Singapore team. The role focuses on project controlling, budgeting, forecasting and reporting to ensure accurate financial management across bids and multi-year engagements.

You will develop dashboards, review project budgets, manage payment claims, and support monthly close activities while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a global rail technology group.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in project controlling or project finance.
• Educational or professional background in Finance or Accounting is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform project controlling activities.
• Prepare and issue project dashboards and other required reports.
• Conduct project reviews with a focus on project budgets.
• Manage progress payment claims to customers.
• Conduct project cash-in reviews with the project team.
• Provide inputs for customer monthly progress reports.
• Review cost estimates for bids.

Skills

Project controlling

SAP

Excel

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Singapore, Central Singapore, Singapore

Job ID: R0147146

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Company Name: Hitachi Rail Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Profession (Job Category): Finance

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description

As Hitachi Rail Singapore, we are advancing rail signalling and safety solutions to ensure safe and efficient railway operations worldwide. Our technologies help to bring billions of people reliably to their destinations by rail every year – making sustainable mobility a reality.

Financial Controller for Bids and Projects (Ref.No. R0147146) at our location in Singapore.

You will enjoy having these responsibilities:

• Perform project controlling activities.
• Prepare and issue project dashboards and other required reports.
• Conduct project reviews with a focus on project budgets.
• Manage progress payment claims to customers.
• Conduct project cash-in reviews with the project team.
• Provide inputs for customer monthly progress reports.
• Manage intragroup transactions.
• Review and validate project purchase requests.
• Support monthly closing activities.
• Prepare project cost and revenue profiles for multi-year budgets and forecasts.
• Apply basic knowledge of hedging, bonds and tax requirements in a project environment.
• Review cost estimates for bids.

You have:

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in project controlling or project finance.
• Educational or professional background in Finance or Accounting is required.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is mandatory.
• Basic understanding of project-related financial matters, including budgeting, forecasting, cost/revenue management, hedging, bonds and tax requirements.
• Experience in the railway, construction or engineering industry are preferred.
• Knowledge or experience with AI and automation tools would be advantageous.

In return, we offer you an attractive overall package with the following benefits:

• Stronger together: Networking through internal networks and working in international teams
• Our drive: Together, we are laying the foundations for the digitization of the rail around the world, to get people safely to their destinations and to their loved ones!
• Attractive conditions: A secure and permanent job with a global company

Equal opportunities and self-determined participation of severely disabled persons and persons of equal status as well as respectful cooperation are firmly anchored principles within Hitachi Rail and its subsidiaries.

We also aim to offer all our equal opportunities to start a career and to receive training and further education in our company.

We consciously promote diversity and togetherness in our teams.

We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact.

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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