Production Controller (80-100%) - 2-Year Contract

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY's local product group Insulation & Components, which designs and manufactures high-voltage transformer bushings, is looking for a Production Controller in Zurich on a 2-year contract. The role acts as a business partner to management and the heads of the controlling department in the factory, monitoring key financial indicators, market trends and customer activity, and supporting decisions through analytical work in SAP S/4 HANA.

Key responsibilities

• Monthly closing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting in line with Hitachi Energy reporting guidelines, and monitoring budget vs. actual variances to support management actions
• Support business planning definition, implementation and follow-up according to business unit strategy
• Deep-dive analysis in SAP HANA of gross profit (revenue recognition, COGS, product mix, production overhead, Capex, absorption)
• Maintain the full cost model and review pricing and capacity for production
• Support project management during execution and sales managers during tenders, identifying and communicating financial risks and opportunities, and taking part in risk reviews
• Monitor production KPIs, monthly SG&A cost analysis, cash flow and overdues, and follow up on OBLs

Required profile

• Master's or bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or economics (or similar)
• Many years of experience and a successful track record in a similar role in an international environment
• Experience in factory controlling and product business
• Hands-on, proactive attitude, able to work under pressure and take responsibility
• Fluent English; German is a strong advantage

Required skills

• Excellent practical knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA
• Understanding of balance sheet, income statement and cash flow
• Knowledge of finance and control processes and tools (MS Office, SAP, Power BI, ABACUS Analyzer)
• Familiarity with relevant IRS and JSOX