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HITACHI ENERGY

Head of Accounting & Reporting (f/m/d)

Zürich, ZH, CH

In-person, HybridFull time roleSenior Level, Director / Executive

About 1 month ago

About the Job

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0085693

Date Posted:

2025-04-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Accounting & Reporting to drive financial excellence and strategic decision-making. In this key leadership role, you will oversee financial reporting, ensure compliance with global standards, and contribute to the financial strategy of a pioneering energy technology company.
Join us and play a vital role in shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions with a team that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration!

How you’ll make an impact

  • Stakeholder Collaboration:  Build and maintain partnerships with global headquarters, business unites, geographies, and function leaders
  • Strategic Leadership: Lead and develop high-performing teams responsible for accounting policies, financial reporting, consolidation processes, finance master data and the related applications.   
  • Process Improvement: Drive the modernization and standardization of end-to-end accounting and reporting processes to enhance accuracy, speed, and transparency
  • Technology and Transformation:  Jointly with the global finance process owner, and IT drive a best-in-class technology roadmap for the Accounting and Reporting processSpearhead the implementation of new technologies in collaboration with finance shared services, and IT. 
  • Financial Reporting: Responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial reporting to Hitachi Group.  
  • External Audit:  Manage global external audit relationship and support the timely completion of statutory and group audit requirements.   
  • Accounting Policy Implementation and Education: Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across the company, securing compliance with IFRS and Hitachi Group requirements
  • Finance Master Data: Drive the development of master data tools, governance frameworks, training, and documentation to support data accuracy and operational effectivenessOversee a global Finance Master Data Center of Excellence (CoE) to ensure consistent, high-quality data management.

Your background

  • Exceptional communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience in leveraging captive shared services organization, able to engage different teams working on a common journey.
  •  Experience in working within a global organization, able to influence people without direct reporting lines. 
  •  Cultural sensitivity and work experience in an international environment.
  • Proven experience leading global accounting and reporting activities in a centralized and technology-driven environment.
  •  Good understanding of SAP 4/HANA, basic understanding of Blackline suite of products: Inter Company, Blackline Studio, Blackline Account Reconciliation and Blackline Journal Entry/Journal Risk Analyzer.
  • Track record of improving processes, enhancing data governance, and promoting operational efficiency on a global scale. 
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS. 
  •  >10 years finance experience, of which not less than 5 in a global finance leadership role, in a global, fast-paced and dynamic organization.  

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About the Company

HITACHI ENERGY Logo

HITACHI ENERGY

Zürich, Switzerland

5000 +

<p>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&rsquo;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.</p>

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