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Hitachi Energy Grid Integration support customers in creating stronger, smarter and greener grids adapted to meet the needs of the changing power landscape. Our system solutions are designed and delivered to provide the highest lifecycle value with the lowest risk. Direct operations of the financial organization, ensuring sound financial and other business practices in accordance with Company goals, objectives, and profit plans. Direct the scheduling, progress, and completion of financial projects of major significance. This position reports to the Financial and Reporting Controller for PGGI NAM. This position is a member of the PGGI Grid Integration Canada management team and is responsible for the financial management of the Operating Unit, including coordination and direction of the accounting, budget and strategic planning, and all other activities necessary for a successful financial function. Support and serve as a Consultant and Advisor to Operating Unit management.
Your responsibilities
- Assure compliance and enforcement of BU, HUB, and country specific finance directives and instructions, including the Company Accounting and Reporting Guidelines
- Act as a Business Partner to local Operations Manager, Business Development and After-Sales Service team in Canada to deliver goals and plans on operational performance and sales targets.
- Identify risks and assure proper risk management procedures are in place
- Direct and support the business in strategic planning and implementation of agreed to programs and plans
- Direct and support the business in budgeting and implementation of agreed to programs and plans to achieve these budgets
- Direct and support the business in financial analysis and forecasting to provide management information, then follow with direct actions and provide tools that facilitate implementation of actions to achieve performances as planned
- Serve as a Consultant and Advisor to management
- Active participation to the monthly project reviews and warranty reviews: Obtain a comprehensive understanding of project details and risk necessary for future planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Active participation in local tendering activities. Identifies and communicates commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business proposals. Ensure risk review procedures and processes in line with global policies and standards to minimize commercial and financial risks and exposure.
- Represent the business in Senior Management Meetings and play a key role in developing and implementing actions and strategies
- Deploy any required specific guidelines and common processes
- Ensure procedures and controls are in place as necessary to satisfy International Financial Reporting Standards requirements, local Control Owner for project business controls across Canada.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs), and assure implementation and use to improve business performance
- Perform analysis and reviews of proposals, performances, and actions within the business, and recommend next steps
- Evaluate and follow-up investment, divestment, and restructuring projects
- Assure proper financial reporting as required. Ensures high quality and compliance of financial data and business information in line with defined Global and Local standards and financial closing schedules.
- Push continuous improvements and cost reductions
- Ensure optimization of resources within the PG financial organization, including coordination and cooperation with global business service centers and centers of excellence.
- Manage team comprised of project administrator, project controllers and remote controlling & planning COE analysts, providing coaching, support, and development opportunities.
Your background
- This position requires a broad knowledge of diverse financial functions in manufacturing and general business.
- The complex financial and related responsibilities of this position require exceptional analytical, decision making and planning skills plus the ability to be a strategic leader and innovator.
- Understanding Hitachi Energy financial and business processes and structure is preferred.
- Over 12 years of finance/accounting operational experience and a Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance or related field is required.
- CPA / CMA is not necessary but is a plus.
- Office / home environment
- Follow and perform duties in accordance with the Hitachi Energy Business Ethics.
- Maintain high standards for safety and housekeeping and assure compliance with all environmental regulations.
More about us
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries. In fiscal year 2020 we generated business volumes of around $10 billion USD as reported by Hitachi. www.hitachienergy.com Hitachi Energy values the dedication, commitment and expertise of our employees. We are committed to employment equity and believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. Hitachi Energy actively encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. Hitachi Energy encourages applicants to self-identify in the application process and is prepared to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Only selected applicants will be contacted.
Publication date
2022-02-15
Reference Number
CA52699067_E1