Production Controller 80-100% (f/m/d) - 2-Year Contract

About the role

Hitachi Energy's local product group Insulation & Components designs and manufactures high-voltage transformer bushings for customers in power generation, transmission and distribution. As Production Controller, you act 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. You use SAP S/4 HANA to support decisions for the factory.

Key responsibilities

• Monthly closing, reporting, budgeting and forecasting in line with Hitachi Energy reporting guidelines, and monitoring budget vs. actual variances
• 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
• Monitor production KPIs, monthly SG&A costs, 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 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

• SAP S/4 HANA
• Balance sheet, income statement and cash flow
• MS Office, Power BI and ABACUS Analyzer
• Familiarity with IRS and JSOX