Controlling Capability Centres Planning Analyst

As a Controlling & Planning CoE Analyst at Hitachi Energy in Bengaluru, India, you will be responsible for providing Financial Planning and Controlling expertise to the organization. Your main tasks will include analyzing business performance against budget and forecast, benchmarking key performance indicators, partnering with local controllers to understand financial drivers, preparing financial analysis for various scenarios, and analyzing overhead absorption and profitability. Additionally, you will be involved in tracking capital expenditure budgets, analyzing inventories, Net Working Capital, and Cashflow, supporting month-end closure activities, reviewing P&L and B/S, preparing relevant financial reports, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. You will also be responsible for validating financial data accuracy, performing reconciliation, and supporting internal controls and SOX audit activities. In this role, you will need to optimize your performance by developing automated solutions, standardizing processes and reports, and adhering to Controlling & Planning KPIs for continuous improvement. You will also be expected to embody Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity. To qualify for this position, you should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting with CMA/CA/MBA qualifications and up to 4 years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills are essential, along with hands-on experience in SAP FICO and proficiency in MS Office tools. Initiative-taking, commitment to quality, and proficiency in both spoken and written English are also required for this role.,