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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services. Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.

Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.

How you'll make an impact

1. You will contribute to the definition of the strategy for the business unit, serve as the key partner for the relevant factory manager in determining strategy for area of responsibility, align with wider strategy, implement, and adjust in implementation as needed, and maintain constant contact with relevant other managers and Controllers regarding financial, market and customer situation and outlook.

2. You will translate strategy into business plans and establish measurable targets, oversee the business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility and serve as the interface to HQ/Country CFO/Global/Local Division Manager, evaluate financial implications of various strategic decisions, build scenarios and recommend actions.

3. You will monitor progress achieved and provide insight and analysis to support operational decision-making, identify issues and advise management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve, drive appropriate cost structure, productivity optimization, and capital efficiency, manage and closely monitor the cash flow and take action to improve Net Working Capital, with special focus on product/business line profitability, product costing, production variances, over/under-absorption analysis/inventory analysis, including cycle count results.

4. You will identify and communicate commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business propositions, and execute risk review procedures and processes in line with global policies and standards to minimize commercial and financial risks and exposure.

5. You will establish and oversee processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information, ensure high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules, and implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure reporting system complies with IFRS, PRC GAAP, and tax requirements respectively.

6. You will ensure transparency in financial reporting and disclosures, define and implement internal controls regarding financial and non-financial operations, ensure compliance with corporate and country standards, regulations, and guidelines, support internal and external audits, coordinate and review audit result and implement improvements, act as integrity officer of the company, ensure that integrity trainings are done and complied with, and provide documents relating to possible integrity investigations.

7. You will ensure timely and efficient communication with relevant Local/Country/Division/Region Controllers, Accounting Center, and other internal customers to identify and discuss issues for improvement of operations, work quality and efficiency for area of responsibility.

8. You will ensure, with HR Manager support, that the area of responsibility is organized, staffed, skilled and directed, guide, motivate and develop direct/indirect subordinates within HR policies, and manage the team of accounting and controlling professionals to maintain a stable and efficient operation.

9. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

10. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1. Bachelor or master’s degree majored in Accounting, Taxation, Finance or Economics etc.

2. Ten plus years of working experience, big four accounting firm plus MNC/domestic industries experience is preferred.

3. Familiar with PRC tax regulations, PRC and IFRS tax accounting principles.

4. Proficiency in MS Office and ERP (ideally with SAP).

5. CPA or CTA is preferred.

6. Fluent in English (spoken and written).

7. Good communication skill and teamwork-oriented.

8. Good inter-personal skills, result and customer oriented.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1.Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year

2.Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)

3.Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)

4.Long service awards

5.Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome  Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Edith Nie, WeChat: Edith_Nie.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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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.