General Accounting Business Partner Finance

Description :The OpportunityAs a General Accounting Business Partner, you will be an enabler of change and facilitate a resilient network connection between the local businesses and the Finance CSS Centers. By means of active stakeholder management, you will provide a true business partner experience, help to find solutions and connect the right people. Using a proactive role with strong focus on business needs and a critical but constructive stance, you can connect pieces of information together to offer assessments of financial issues.How you'll make an impactAct as a consulting partner and central bridge between internal stakeholders (Country Management, Business, and Functions) and Finance CSS Centers, ensuring smooth collaboration on accounting and reporting topics while serving as the key contact and escalation point.Drive proactive stakeholder management by organizing and participating in recurring business partner meetings, ensuring alignment, transparency, and early identification of potential issues.Build a deep understanding of the operational landscape and business models of each Business Unit to enable tailored, high‑quality financial support and guidance.Develop, provide, and continuously update training materials and standardized templates to ensure consistent understanding and execution of core finance topics across all stakeholders.Safeguard adherence to Group Accounting & Reporting policies by monitoring local finance processes, identifying gaps, and supporting the development of best practices for both Finance and the Business.Lead in‑depth analysis of dedicated balance sheet items, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and support implementation of optimizations across teams.Ensure the robust design and execution of local internal controls by collaborating closely with the Internal Control team, and assist the fiduciary responsible in preparing annual statutory financial statements.Act as the local change leader for finance-related systems, processes, and projects, providing subject‑matter expertise, supporting group initiatives, and driving continuous improvement and adoption of new solutions.Your backgroundUniversity degree in Finance and Accounting or comparable professional educationAt least 5 years of experience in General Accounting and ReportingStrong knowledge of IFRS and local statutory accounting standards (HGB, OR), excellent understanding of SAP S/4HANA FI/CO and project accountingFluent in German and EnglishAdvanced communication skills and a deep understanding of change management principles, strong team playerHigh level of accuracy and a proactive, hands-on approach to tasks, strong delivery attitude, analytical and problem-solving mindsetWhat we offer You will do interesting and enriching work, as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvementYou will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow – we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunitiesWe offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thoughtOur culture is one of a kind: come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive contributing to making us ‘the place to be’ and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for allFlexible working practices, including hybrid/remote working opportunitiesA competitive compensation and benefits packageQualified 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 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.