Finance Controller – Business Planning & Forecasting

About the role

The Finance Controller will partner with the HUB Controller and LPG Manager to shape both long‑term and short‑term financial and operational plans. This role serves as the key liaison between local and global management, ensuring transparent financial reporting and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead business planning and forecasting processes, building scenarios and recommending actions for strategic decisions.
• Monitor manufacturing costs, product costing, operational KPIs, OCF, supply revenues, and EBITA% to drive cost structure, productivity, and capital efficiency.
• Maintain and clean up the balance sheet periodically and ensure high‑quality financial data in line with closing schedules.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, Japan GAAP, and Hitachi Group policies, overseeing internal controls and audit readiness.
• Communicate effectively with internal functions (Operations, Sales, HR, etc.) and external auditors, customs, and tax authorities.
• Assess business risk exposure, define mitigation strategies, and identify commercial and financial opportunities.
• Support continuous improvement projects, calculate savings, and track monthly results.
• Provide finance training for non‑finance stakeholders and develop the controlling team’s capabilities.

Required profile

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate financial implications of strategic decisions.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial finance environments.
• Proven ability to work cross‑functionally and influence senior management.
• Commitment to safety, HSE improvement, and Hitachi’s corporate values.

Required skills

• SOX compliance knowledge
• Understanding of Japan GAAP
• Financial reporting and closing expertise
• Risk assessment and mitigation