Research and Development Controller (f/m/d)

Location:

Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID:

R0101229

Date Posted:

2025-08-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

To support our team within the Business Unit Grid Integration, Global Product Group Grid and Power Quality Solutions and Service, we are looking for the Controller to lead finance matters related to Research and Development (“R&D”) activities and supporting R&D Leadership Team on operational and strategic topics.

How you’ll make an impact

• Finance business partner to R&D Leadership Team and support Global Product Group

• Lead finance matters related to research and development activities (cost controlling, hourly rates, financial tools, financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting)

• Project Controlling for R&D projects and overview the overall portfolio of R&D projects

• Improve and lead finance processes in R&D function

• Support strategic and operational initiatives to drive growth and efficiency

Your background

• A master’s degree in business administration, finance or accounting

• Experience in finance controlling ideally in R&D or project controlling

• Operational mindset, hands-on approach

• Ability to synthesize data and support strategic initiatives

• Good interpersonal skills

• Good knowledge of SAP and data analytics systems

• Fluent in English

More about us

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits: health insurance, pension fund, welfare, flexible working type, flexible working hours.

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