.Strategic Controller acts as a business partner to the global business controller to develop a global business model and optimize financial performance within an assigned Business Unit across countries and regions. Supports effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to evaluate various business alternatives and recommend the most appropriate business solutions. Drives definition and implementation of global standards and business-specific guidelines in financial control processes. Reporting line: BU CFOYour responsibilities:Contribute to the definition of the strategy for the business unit. Serve as the key partner for the relevant business leaders in determining strategy for their area of responsibility and developing a global business model, aligning with wider strategy, implementing, and making adjustments in implementation as needed.Define strategic actions including financial impact, translate strategy into business plans, and establish measurable longer-term targets. Evaluate financial implications of various strategic decisions, build scenarios, and recommend actions.Evaluate and follow-up on strategic investment/divestment, M&A deals, global footprint decisions, and restructuring projects.Monitor performance of the complete GPG portfolio (by product lines) including product launches; define & execute benchmarks for measuring the product-line performance across local factories and support implementation of best practices.Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other relevant business degree.Minimum 10 years' experience of progressive growth in financial controller-related roles at the manufacturing plant level.Ability to gather and analyze information skillfully and develop alternative solutions while working well under pressure.Ability to respond positively to new challenges and meet deadlines and commitments.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Demonstrated experience with process capability, statistical process control, and strong project management skills (nice to have).Must have a sense of urgency for change and improvement, with a balanced approach to risk-taking and achieving results.Must have outstanding communication skills, including executive presentation skills, able to inspire trust and quickly build credibility.Fluent in English; other languages are an added advantage.Job type: Full timeExperience: ExecutiveJob function: FinanceContract: RegularPublication date: 2024-09-03Reference number: R0060160About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain
