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As a Business Controller, you will combine financial expertise with business insight to support strategic decision-making, improve operational performance, and strengthen financial governance.\nYou will work closely with business managers, project managers, sales teams, operations, and finance stakeholders to translate strategy into measurable results. Your role will focus on business planning, forecasting, project controlling, performance management, and financial reporting. By turning financial data into actionable insights, you will help the organization make informed decisions and achieve its business objectives.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, influencing decision-making, and contributing to both operational and strategic success in an international environment.\nHow you'll make an impact\nYou partner with business leaders to support strategy execution and improve financial performance.\nYou lead planning, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis for your area of responsibility.\nYou oversee project controlling activities, including profitability, revenue recognition, cash flow, and margin performance.\nYou identify financial risks and opportunities and support project and business review processes.\nYou provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decisions.\nYou drive productivity improvements, cost optimization, and working capital performance.\nYou ensure accurate financial reporting, high-quality data, and compliance with closing schedules.\nYou strengthen governance, internal controls, and compliance with corporate policies and audit requirements.\nYour background\nYou hold a Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.\nYou have at least 7 years of experience in controlling, FP&A, or finance business partnering.\nYou have experience in industrial, engineering, manufacturing, technology, or project-driven environments.\nYou have a proven track record supporting both operational and strategic business decisions.\nYou are comfortable working in an international matrix organization and managing multiple stakeholders.\nYou demonstrate strong communication, influencing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.\nMore about us\nWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.\nFor this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer employee benefits subject to the respective plan rules.\nThese may include:\nPension and insurance programs\nPerformance-based bonus\nLearning and development opportunities\nProfessional training and certifications\nFlexible working arrangements where applicable\nCareer growth opportunities within a global organization\nMore information about our benefit programs will be available during the recruitment process. If you have questions about this role, please contact your Talent Partner.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. 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