We are looking for a Production Controller with strong SAP S/4 HANA knowledge and flair for details, very proactive and hands-on attitude.

Our flexible work practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

Can you support decisions through monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data in order to evaluate various business alternatives and recommend the most appropriate business solutions? Do you have an excellent understanding of controlling within a factory environment where we produce products? Are you capable of working proactively in your efforts to shape and refine internal controlling processes?

In this role, you will operate as a Business Partner to the company’s management and heads of controlling department in the factory (Local Product Group), while at the same time closely monitoring key financial indicators, market trends and customer activities. Drawing on your finely honed analytical abilities using SAP S4 HANA, you will work closely with the various stakeholders to ensure effective decision-making for the success of the factory.

Main tasks

• Responsibility for monthly closing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting in line with Hitachi Energy reporting guidelines; monitoring of variances between budget and actual results to support management actions

• Support business planning definition, implementation and follow up according to business unit strategies

• Create deep dive analysis in SAP HANA of Gross Profit such as:

  • Revenue recognition and detailed COGS analysis in SAP

  • Product mix profitability analysis

  • Production overheads analysis

  • Capex and cost centers oversight and follow up

  • Underabsorption and overabsorption calculations and review, COPQ reporting and follow up
     

• Maintain Full Cost Model and review pricing and capacity for production

• Support Project Management during project execution and sales managers of the unit during the tender phase; identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities during tenders; participation in risk reviews

• Monitoring of production KPIs, monthly SG&A cost analysis, cash flow & overdues, OBL follow up

• Business improvement capabilities and project management can- do attitude
   

Requirements

• Master or bachelor’s degree in business administration / finance / economics (or similar)

• Many years of experience and successful track record in a similar role within an international environment

• Excellent practical knowledge in SAP S/4 HANA

• Experience in factory controlling and product business

• Can do, proactive and very hands- on attitude, willing to work under pressure, to assume responsibilities

• Great understanding of balance sheet, income statement and Cash flow

• Strong financial manager with deep knowledge of finance and control processes and tools (MS Office, SAP, Power BI, and ABACUS Analyzer) and familiarity with relevant IRS & JSOX

• Fluent in English, German would be a strong advantage

If you are passionate about sustainable energy and are excited to contribute to innovative projects, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding opportunity.

Join us in shaping a greener future through cutting-edge engineering solutions!