Local Business Unit Controller

Location: Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates Job ID: R0120288 Date Posted: 2026-04-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C Profession (Job Category): Finance Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Act as business partner to the Local Domestic Sales Unit Project Manager/Project Managers, responsible for all financial and commercial matters and actively driving the project’s performance. The individual will be responsible for the DSU project Portfolio in UAE market How you’ll make an impact - Tender stage Reviews and take joint responsibility with Tender Manager on Financial, commercial and tax aspects. Ensures that tender calculation is completed correctly, prepares cash-flow and exposure curve. Participates or provides input during negotiations on contractual terms and conditions (clients, consortia, subcontractors, suppliers). Participates and provides input in local risk review process. - Project Execution: Prepare a Project Financial Execution Plan (as part of an overall Project Execution Plan covering all financial, commercial and tax aspects such as revenue recognition methods, billing plan, payment securities, consortium administration, import duties and VAT etc.). Is responsible for the correctness of project balance sheet and income statement as well as for cash flow and monthly/quarterly forecast. Guide and Validate project invoice, manages currency risk, tax issues, bonds and guarantees, Revenues and GM contribution together with Project Manager - Monitoring and review: Establishes project governance process. Participates in opportunity/risk identification, ensure that all required mitigation actions are timely implemented. Drives, co-ordinates and prepares monthly project reviews jointly with the Project Manager. He will have joint responsibility with the Project Manager for all financial aspects of the project including estimate at completion and related cost-to-complete, forecasted Revenues and Cash Flow, Risks and Opportunities assessment and ensure alignment with other functions including Project Controls, planning/scheduling. - Responsible for Financial Reporting: Deliver monthly closings, forecasts, budgets and full financial packages on time, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Collaborate with key stakeholders and business managers to support operational decision-making. Monitor KPIs to optimize cost structures and improve productivity. Perform quality checks on reporting data, including analytical reviews of major fluctuations and FX impacts. Drive transparency in financial reporting and disclosures. Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and contribute to transformation initiatives. - Compliance & Internal Control: Follow up on internal project audit reports and ensures timely implementation of all required actions related to projects under responsibility. Adherence to corporate governance, integrity, assurance, internal control, group charter, business specific finance directives and instructions. Your background - You have bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting, or equivalent with solid finance background, Professional Accounting qualification will be a plus. - You have experience in Finance with exposure to Project Business. - You have experience of SAP. - You have ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines and excellent collaboration and work with cross functional and cross-cultural team. - Analytical and problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify and mitigate risks and challenges. - Proficiency in both spoken & written and English is required. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, or equivalent with solid finance background. Professional Accounting qualification will be a plus. Experience in Finance with exposure to Project Business. Experience of SAP. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under tight deadlines with cross-functional and cross-cultural teams. Analytical and problem-solving mindset with ability to identify and mitigate risks. Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

Act as business partner to the Local Domestic Sales Unit Project Manager/Project Managers, responsible for all financial and commercial matters and actively driving the project’s performance. Manage the DSU project portfolio in the UAE. Tender stage: collaborate on financial, commercial and tax aspects; prepare cash-flow and exposure curves; participate in negotiations on contractual terms; input in local risk reviews. Project Execution: prepare a Project Financial Execution Plan covering revenue recognition, billing, payment securities, VAT, etc.; ensure accuracy of balance sheet and income statement; manage cash flow and forecasts; guide project invoicing; manage currency risk, tax issues, bonds and guarantees; analyze gross margin contribution with Project Manager. Monitoring and review: establish governance, identify opportunities/risks, implement mitigations, conduct monthly project reviews with Project Manager; align with Project Controls and planning. Financial Reporting: deliver monthly closings, forecasts, budgets, and financial packages; monitor KPIs; perform data quality checks and FX analysis; support decision-making; conduct ad-hoc analyses. Compliance & Internal Control: follow up on internal audit actions, ensure governance and internal control adherence.