Location:Baden, Aargau, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0097389Date Posted:2025-06-23Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule: Part timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityJoin our Controlling Practice &amp; Operations (CP&amp;O) team as Country Controller for DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), reporting to the Cluster Lead for Europe-I, and make a significant impact with your financial planning and controlling expertise. Mission Statement: Deliver top-notch financial planning and controlling services by analyzing metrics, identifying trends and issues, communicating insights, and recommending actions to enhance financial performance.How you'll make an impact<ul><li>Overseeing and managing all corporate functions related accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficient financial operations in DACH.</li><li>Leading and developing the country controlling team, including training, and capacity building</li><li>Review of all financial statements prepared by Finance Common Shared Services and monthly reporting towards local management on key KPI</li><li>Track and analyze capital expenditure budgets and actual spending monthly</li><li>Partner with global &amp; local controllers to analyze financial performance and propose improvements </li><li>Collaborate with the Country Finance Director (CFD) and other senior local managers in Finance on strategic initiatives</li><li>Act as finance business partner to local function managers and assist in all Finance related aspects, actively participate in process improvement initiatives, regionally and/or globally </li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Strong accounting background, preferably with a master’s degree in accounting and finance</li><li>Deep understanding of IFRS is a must. Experience with local statutory accounting (HGB) is a plus</li><li>Extensive experience in a similar role</li><li>Highly skilled in independent problem-solving to handle complex, financial, regulatory and operational challenges without constant oversight</li><li>The ability to effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders, including management and auditors, as well as being proactive with a strong commitment to quality and adherence to strict deadlines</li><li>Good understanding and hands-on experience in SAP FICO and proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Power BI PowerPoint, etc.)</li><li>Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written</li></ul>More About UsOur flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.  <h2>Qualified 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 a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Country Controller DACH 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Location:Baden, Aargau, SwitzerlandJob ID: R0097389Date Posted:2025-06-23Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Part timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityJoin our Controlling Practice &amp; Operations (CP&amp;O) team as Country Controller for DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland), reporting to the Cluster Lead for Europe-I, and make a significant impact with your financial planning and controlling expertise. Mission Statement: Deliver top-notch financial planning and controlling services by analyzing metrics, identifying trends and issues, communicating insights, and recommending actions to enhance financial performance.How you'll make an impact<ul><li>Overseeing and managing all corporate functions related accounting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficient financial operations in DACH.</li><li>Leading and developing the country controlling team, including training, and capacity building</li><li>Review of all financial statements prepared by Finance Common Shared Services and monthly reporting towards local management on key KPI</li><li>Track and analyze capital expenditure budgets and actual spending monthly</li><li>Partner with global &amp; local controllers to analyze financial performance and propose improvements&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with the Country Finance Director (CFD) and other senior local managers in Finance on strategic initiatives</li><li>Act as finance business partner to local function managers and assist in all Finance related aspects, actively participate in process improvement initiatives, regionally and/or globally&nbsp;</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Strong accounting background, preferably with a master’s degree in accounting and finance</li><li>Deep understanding of IFRS is a must. Experience with local statutory accounting (HGB) is a plus</li><li>Extensive experience in a similar role</li><li>Highly skilled in independent problem-solving to handle complex, financial, regulatory and operational challenges without constant oversight</li><li>The ability to effectively communicate financial information to stakeholders, including management and auditors, as well as being proactive with a strong commitment to quality and adherence to strict deadlines</li><li>Good understanding and hands-on experience in SAP FICO and proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Power BI PowerPoint, etc.)</li><li>Fluent in German and English, both spoken and written</li></ul>More About UsOur flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow. &nbsp;<h2>Qualified 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 a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

Country Controller DACH 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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