Local Service Controller

Description We are looking for a Controller (f/m/d) to our Service Organization (Grid Connection) in Milan from rapid response and performance improvement to operational efficiency and life-cycle management, Service is one of our fast-growing areas. With a portfolio that spans from installation to end-of-life services, we help our customers to optimize and proactively manage their assets to support their business goals.You will be the sparring partner of the plant management in all aspects of finance and controlling. Through your proximity to the business, your accurate analyses as well as the monitoring and interpretation of relevant data and information, you make a significant contribution to evaluating alternative courses of action and identifying optimal solutions.How you will have an impactAct as a Service Business Controller and as a local management team member. Ensure high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules. Also ensure transparency in financial reporting and disclosures.Communicate timely and efficiently with Local Management team as well as with HUB Controllers, CSS, and other internal stakeholders on financial performance, issues and actions to improve. Interpret financial results and measures in the context of business operations.Participate actively in risk reviews. Identify and communicate commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business propositions and provides guidance to Sales team.Develop and oversee processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information.Oversee the business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility and serves as the interface to Local Business.Monitor progress achieved and provides insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identify issues and advises management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve.Identify cost savings potentials, drives productivity optimization and capital efficiency. Manages and closely monitors the cash flow and takes actions to improve Net Working Capital.Follow and implement internal controls standards. Ensure compliance with corporate and country standards, regulations, and guidelines.Your backgroundBachelor’s degree preferably in Accounting, Business Economics or equivalent3-5 years of professional experience in the areas of controlling and finance in major company or a division of a large corporationExperience in cost accounting, calculation of hourly rates, project controllingExperience in the application of International Accounting Standards/IFRSGood MS Excel and SAP skillsConfident to work on your own initiative and communicate on different levels within the organizationAbility to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure with mandatory deadlinesFluent in English and Italian, both written and oralMore about us We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits: health insurance, pension fund, welfare, flexible working type, flexible working hours.Accommodations for applicants with disabilities 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.Accessibility note 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr