Project Controller

Business Information: 

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) for AC and 1,100-kilovolt for DC. We help to enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact with following primary offerings for switchgears, circuit-breakers, generator circuit breakers, power quality products, surge arresters, disconnectors, instrument transformers and high-voltage service. 

Key innovations in our High Voltage Products portfolio include active technology power quality & battery energy storage, eco-efficient switchgear, digital generator circuit-breaker, hybrid and integrated switchgear. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in areas such as ultra-high-voltage power transmission, enabling flexible smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency. 

The Opportunity:   

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable​ energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. 

• You will support Business Controller with financial reporting of Service Business in Singapore. 

• You will support translation of budgets into operational plans and establish measurable targets, execute the business planning and forecasting processes for the area of responsibility. You will support monitoring the progress achieved, provide insight and analysis to support operational decision-making, monitor progress achieved and provide insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. 

• You will support organization to improve business processes and reporting, which includes but is not limited to, order variances, productivity, purchase price variances, absorption, overheads, develop labor, material and overhead annual budget assumptions, research and explain variances & report this information monthly or as needed. 

• You will support cross-functional initiatives that support operational goals, drive definition and implementation of global standards and business specific guidelines to ensure continuous improvement in the financial control process within own area of responsibility. 

• You will support transparency in financial reporting and disclosures, define and implement internal controls regarding financial and non-financial operations. You will support application of processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information, ensure high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules. 

• You will serve as partner to the business in determining the strategy for the area of responsibility, aligning with wider strategy, implementing and adjusting, if needed. 

• Living 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. 

Your background:  

• Qualified in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting. 

• Experience with ERP systems preferably SAP4/Hana (will be an advantage). 

• Microsoft Office skills. Attention to details with the ability to see a broader picture. 

• Interpersonal and business partnering skills. 

• Proactive and self-driven personality, team player. Interest in continuous process improvements. Can do attitude. 

• Good command of English is a requirement 

More about us:

We offer

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) [insert list of benefits]”.

• Employer-sponsored medical plan (inc. dental care and optical).

• Singapore is CPF (Central Provident Fund).

• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance.

• Hospitalization Insurance.

• Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, Hospitalization leave, Exam leave etc.).

*Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.