Hitachi

IT Financial Project Controller

Hitachi

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Krakow • Poland

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ERP

About the role

  • Own and drive project cost controlling for assigned PG IT projects across the full lifecycle.
  • Build up and continuously improve the project controlling structure, including processes, data flows and financial governance.
  • Steer project financials by actively monitoring actuals vs. budget, forecast, cost to complete and cash flow.
  • Design, implement and own Power BI–based project controlling reporting, supported by Power BI experts.
  • Translate project scope, resources and timelines into clear financial impacts (capex / Opex).
  • Ensure compliant and accurate financial reporting in line with company policies and IFRS requirements.
  • Challenge assumptions and scenarios, applying sound financial judgment and “what if” thinking.
  • Establish and maintain financial baselines, tracking impacts and variances over time.
  • Actively contribute to and drive forecast, budget and planning cycles.
  • Work closely with IT, Finance, vendors and controlling counterparts to enable fact-based decision making.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4+ years of experience in project controlling, financial controlling or project finance, preferably in IT or transformation environments.
  • Proven ability to work independently and drive topics end to end in a matrix, multinational organization.
  • Strong understanding of project lifecycle, project execution and financial steering.
  • Solid knowledge of IFRS, especially capitalization of IT and software development costs.
  • Experience building or improving project controlling structures, not only operating existing ones.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in an ambiguous environment.
  • Strong analytical skills combined with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP); Power BI exposure an advantage.
Benefits
  • We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development.
  • We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project controllingfinancial controllingproject financefinancial reportingbudgetingforecastingcost managementdata analysisIFRSExcel
Soft Skills
independent workmatrix organizationanalytical skillssolution-oriented mindsetmulti-project managementdecision makingcommunicationcollaborationadaptabilitycritical thinking