Controlling & planning specialist

Location:

San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Job ID:

R0146700

Date Posted:

2026-10-01

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

The Controlling & Planning Specialist will play a crucial role in financial planning, analysis, and performance monitoring within Hitachi. This position is responsible for supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting, ensuring alignment with company objectives and driving operational efficiency.

How you will make an impact:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, profitability analysis, and cost control initiatives, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Lead the preparation and consolidation of financial budgets, forecasts, and long-term business plans, collaborating with various departments.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and business case evaluations.
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management, highlighting key financial performance indicators and actionable insights.
• Monitor and analyze actual financial performance against budget and forecast, explaining deviations and recommending corrective actions.
• Support the implementation and improvement of financial planning and reporting systems and tools.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. A master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CMA, ACCA, CPA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, controlling, or a similar finance role, preferably within a large multinational corporation.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial functions).
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, Anaplan) is highly desirable.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

More about us

• Continuous improvement culture
• Growth globally
• Benefits above the regular in the market
• Hybrid

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.