Corporate Controller - CP&O

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Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job ID: R0143230 Date Posted: 2026-09-28 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Finance Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, we are looking for a Finance Controller Specialist to join our Finance Function and play a critical role in driving financial planning, controlling excellence, and process standardization across a global organization. In this role, you will partner with key stakeholders to support financial performance management through robust planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes. You will contribute to the development and continuous improvement of functional controlling processes, ensuring alignment with global standards while supporting business growth and operational excellence. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with finance leaders, process owners, and business teams across regions, gaining exposure to a multinational matrix environment. As a trusted finance professional, you will provide actionable insights through financial analysis, performance monitoring, and process governance. You will help strengthen financial transparency, improve decision-making, and support the organization's strategic objectives through effective process management and stakeholder engagement. If you are passionate about financial controlling, process excellence, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a global technology and industrial leader. How You'll Make an Impact Drive global standardization and continuous improvement of financial controlling processes across the organization. Manage and support end-to-end processes related to Profit & Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet review, and Variance Analysis. Coordinate and execute budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities. Monitor process performance through KPIs and recommend actions to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with finance teams, Centers of Excellence (CoE), and business stakeholders to ensure compliance with process standards. Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities, and support implementation of corrective actions. Facilitate process governance activities, including process documentation, policy adherence, and change management. Review and support process enhancement initiatives, ensuring alignment with global finance standards. Foster strong stakeholder relationships and provide guidance on finance process requirements and best practices. Leverage AI, digital technologies, and reporting tools to improve financial insights, productivity, and decision-making. Your Background Required Qualifications Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA). 2 to 5 years of experience in Financial Controlling, Accounting, FP&A, or related finance functions. Experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and financial analysis. Strong understanding of P&L management, Balance Sheet analysis, and variance reporting. Experience working within multinational and matrix organizations. Knowledge of finance process management, process improvement methodologies, or business process management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates effective use of AI and digital tools to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and productivity while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and accountability. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, energy, or similar sectors. Exposure to ERP systems, planning tools, and financial reporting solutions such as SAP or equivalent platforms. Understanding of process governance, standardization, and continuous improvement frameworks. Experience collaborating with global and cross-functional teams. Additional language capabilities beyond English are considered an advantage. More About Us At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where innovation, continuous learning, and diversity are valued. We offer opportunities for professional growth, global exposure, and meaningful work that contributes to the energy transition. Demonstrates effective use of AI and digital tools to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and productivity, while applying sound judgment, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and maintaining accountability for outcomes. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation 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 general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.