Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited
Providing innovative energy solutions for a sustainable, electrified future.
Factory Controller
Finance controller managing budgets, forecasts, cost analysis and compliance for factory ops.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The opportunity is for a Factory Controller within Hitachi Energy’s Grid Components business. In this dynamic role you will support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing and interpreting financial data, evaluating alternatives and recommending solutions. You will drive the definition and implementation of standards and business‑specific guidelines in financial control processes, ensuring compliance with external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. You will translate budgets into operational plans, establish measurable targets and execute business planning and forecasting. You will evaluate the financial impact of operational decisions, recommend corrective actions, monitor progress and provide insights for decision‑making. You will drive cost‑structure, productivity and capital efficiency, improve processes and reporting, support new product introduction with BOM generation and cost estimates, and ensure transparent financial reporting and compliance with standards. • Translate budgets into operational plans and set measurable targets. • Execute business planning and forecasting processes. • Evaluate financial implications of operational decisions and recommend corrective actions. • Monitor progress and provide insights for decision‑making. • Drive cost‑structure optimization, productivity improvements, and capital efficiency. • Improve business processes and reporting. • Support new product introduction with BOM generation and cost estimates. • Ensure transparent financial reporting and compliance with standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸budget planning
- ▸forecasting
- ▸financial analysis
- ▸cost optimization
- ▸bom generation
- ▸financial reporting
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree and has at least five years of finance or controlling experience, with work authorization for the United States. Proficiency in ERP, SAP and MS Office is required; a postgraduate degree or CPA is preferred. Fluency in English, strong communication skills and some people‑management experience are also expected. • Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of finance/controlling experience. • Authorized to work in the United States for Hitachi Energy. • Proficient with ERP, SAP, and MS Office applications. • Preferred: postgraduate degree or CPA qualification. • Fluent English with strong communication skills. • Some experience in people management.
Requirements
- ▸sap
- ▸erp
- ▸ms office
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸cpa
- ▸finance
Benefits
Hitachi Energy values innovation, integrity and collaboration. You will join a team dedicated to making a positive impact through sustainable energy solutions. The environment is supportive and inclusive, with contributions recognized and opportunities for career growth. Hitachi Energy fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning, offering career growth and development opportunities. The company is committed to making a difference in the energy sector and encourages candidates to apply and join the journey toward a sustainable future.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time