Finance Executive - Business Controlling, R&D Controlling

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0144627

Date Posted:

2026-10-29

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end Business Controlling and analytical services, including automated, semi-automated, manual, and ad-hoc reports aligned with business requirements.
• Facilitate Purchase Order (PO), Goods Receipt (GR), and Invoice processing activities by coordinating with business stakeholders and Shared Services. Monitor pending GRs, resolve invoice discrepancies, ensure timely processing, and support month-end accruals and financial close activities.
• Assist in monthly financial reporting and preparation & analysis of monthly and quarterly MIS reports.
• Support Record-to-Report (RTR) activities including journal postings, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close activities, general ledger reviews, fixed asset accounting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Handle R&D controlling activities including cost control, charging mechanisms, accruals, corrections, and tax-related compliance.
• Analyse project and cost performance against plan, identify deviations, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to the standardization of reports and improvement of reporting efficiency by supporting process improvements through standardization, innovation, automation, and elimination of inefficiencies and duplications.
• Maintain project-related financial data and support reporting requirements. Support master data maintenance, project setup, and financial system updates.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, internal controls, procedures, and applicable external regulations. Support internal and external audit requirements through timely documentation and data preparation.
• Support ad-hoc assignments and evolving business requirements. Maintain accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of financial information.
• Demonstrate Hitachi Energy’s core values Safety and Integrity by taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Qualifications and skills required

• Semi-Qualified CA/CMA (Intermediate/IPCC completed) with Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in Finance, Business Controlling, Financial/Functional Controlling, and R&D Controlling, preferably in a multinational or GCC environment.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; Power BI / automation experience is a plus.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred), financial planning & reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of accounting and finance fundamentals.
• Sound analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.
• Experience in industrial, engineering or R&D environments will be an added advantage.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.