CP&O Project & Software Controlling FP&A Analyst

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about turning financial data into business insights? Join Hitachi Energy as a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst – Project & Software Controlling and play a key role in driving financial performance across project and software-related activities.

In this role, you will partner with project leaders, business stakeholders, and finance teams to support planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial governance. You will help improve decision-making through meaningful analysis, proactive financial guidance, and strong business partnering.

This is an excellent opportunity to expand your expertise in project controlling, software finance, and strategic financial planning while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment. You will have the chance to influence business outcomes, develop new skills, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance and explain variances against plans.
• Develop financial models supporting business cases and investments.
• Evaluate project profitability and financial performance.
• Analyze software revenues, costs, and profitability trends.
• Create reports and dashboards that support business decisions.
• Monitor project costs and identify optimization opportunities.
• Partner with project managers and cross-functional teams.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and accounting standards.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in FP&A, project controlling, or related finance roles.
• Experience supporting budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of project accounting methodologies and profitability analysis.
• Understanding of revenue recognition principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial planning tools.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

At Hitachi Energy, you will work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions matter. We invest in professional growth and encourage continuous learning while empowering our employees to make a meaningful impact on the business.