Local Service Business Controller Germany (f/m/d)

Local Service Unit Controller (f/m/d)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in the green energy sector? Join Hitachi Energy as a Local Service Unit (LSU) Controller in our Service Unit in Germany! In this role, you will lead the LSU controlling team, be responsible for all controlling activities of the Local Service Unit Germany while acting as finance business partner for a designated Local Product Group, ensuring profitability, transparency, compliance and strategic decision support.

As we actively participate in the exciting green energy transition, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a better future! We also offer smart working options to ensure that you can maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Job Description

The ideal candidates will have strong experience in managing, organizing and ramping up department structures, ideally with a multi-product mix. They will also have a proven track record of leading collaboration and innovation in a matrix organization, with both external and internal stakeholder management, able to optimize the management of diverse teams whilst delivering results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Local Service Unit Financial Leadership

• Lead all controlling activities for the Local Service Unit.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning processes.
• Monitor revenue, gross margin, EBIT, cash flow and working capital.
• Act as finance lead for the assigned Local Product Group.
• Support pricing, product profitability and portfolio decisions.
• Provide decision support through financial analysis and business cases.
• Ensure compliance, governance and internal controls.
• Lead and develop the local controlling team.

2. Product Group Controlling

• Act as the finance lead for the assigned Product Group within the local organization.
• Evaluate product profitability, pricing, margin development, and cost structures.
• Support product portfolio decisions and investment cases.
• Partner with Hub and LSU Management, Product Management, Operations, Project Management and Sales.
• Monitor product lifecycle financial performance.
• Identify opportunities for growth, cost optimization, and profitability improvement.

3. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting processes.
• Prepare management reports and performance dashboards.
• Conduct variance analysis against Budget, Forecast, Prior Year, Strategic Plans
• Deliver actionable financial insights to leadership.
• Develop scenario planning and sensitivity analyses.

4. Business Partnering

• Challenge and support management decisions through fact-based financial analysis.
• Influence strategic and operational decision-making.
• Support commercial reviews, bid approvals, and major investment decisions.
• Facilitate performance review meetings with business leaders.
• Drive accountability for financial results across the organization.
• Service Strategy

5. Cost and Productivity Management

• Monitor and optimize fixed and variable cost structures.
• Drive productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
• Support value engineering and cost reduction programs.
• Ensure transparency of manufacturing, operational, and overhead costs.
• Track and report savings initiatives and realization.

6. Governance, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with corporate finance policies and accounting standards.
• Maintain effective internal controls and risk management processes.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Promote financial discipline and governance throughout the organization.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.

7. Working Capital & Cash Management

• Drive improvements in Inventory management, Accounts receivable, Accounts payable, Cash conversion cycle
• Monitor cash performance and support liquidity optimization initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory efficiency.

8. Project Controlling

• Own and oversee project controlling activities across the Local Service Unit.
• Monitor project profitability, revenue recognition, cost development, risks, and opportunities.
• Support project reviews
• Partner with Project Managers to improve project execution and financial performance.
• Ensure accurate project forecasting, margin tracking, cash flow management, and milestone monitoring.

9. Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop the local controlling team.
• Foster a performance-driven and collaborative culture.
• Build finance capabilities within the organization.
• Coach business partners in financial understanding and decision-making.
• Promote continuous improvement and digitalization within finance processes.

Experience

• Master's Degree in Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Controlling, FP&A, or Finance Business Partnering.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, or technology environments.
• Proven track record supporting both operational and strategic business decisions.
• Experience working in a matrix organization and international environment.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Business Focus
• Influencing & Stakeholder Management
• Decision Making
• Change Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Team Development
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Performance Management

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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