Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Accounting

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Senior Manager Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Company: Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services

Division: Accounting / Finance

Location: Pleasanton CA

Status: Regular Full Time

Company Information:

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services Inc. is the worlds leading commercial supplier of ion linear accelerator systems. We specialize in the development production installation and servicing of low-cost compact ion linear accelerators (linacs) using radiofrequency quadrupole (RFQ) linac and drift-tube linac (DTL) technology. Our company is dedicated to using this position of leadership to provide the highest quality and most reliable commercial ion linac systems to meet the needs of customers in medical industrial and research applications. HPES is located in Pleasanton CA as well as 5 Service Maintenance sites Mayo Clinic Rochester MN Mayo Clinic Phoenix AZ MD Anderson Houston TX St. Judes Children Hospital Memphis TN and John Hopkins Medical Washington DC.

Summary

Hitachi Particle Engineering and Services Inc. designs and manufactures ion RF LINAC systems (radio frequency linear accelerator) which are used in Particle Beam Therapy systems and R&D Particle Engineering and Services Inc. is a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd and a member of the Hitachi Healthcare Business Unit.

Job Responsibilities

The Senior Manager FP&A is a key strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team responsible for leading financial planning forecasting reporting and performance management for a fast-growing multi-site organization. This role drives enterprise-wide financial insights supports strategic decision-making and ensures financial alignment across operations supply chain service and corporate functions.

Given the organizations global structure experience working with Japanese or multi-country Japanese companies is highly valued. Japanese reading or spoken language skills are helpful but not required. Additionally industry experience in healthcareparticularly in service maintenance or medical equipment environmentsis highly preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• Lead the annual operating plan long-range planning and rolling monthly forecast cycles.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements including P&L balance sheet and cash flow forecasts.
• Deliver clear financial insights highlighting risks opportunities and actionable recommendations.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly business review packages for the CFO CEO and senior leaders.

Budgeting Forecasting & Reporting

• Develop advanced financial models to support revenue planning margin analysis cost structures and operational efficiency.
• Build standardized reporting packages dashboards and KPI frameworks.
• Partner with service operations supply chain and commercial leaders to ensure budget adherence and forecast accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls policies and audit requirements.

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Act as a trusted financial advisor across the organization strengthening decision-making with data-driven insights.
• Support evaluation of capital investments pricing strategies customer contracts and new business opportunities.
• Provide financial guidance on service and maintenance program performance profitability and optimization.
• Navigate cross-cultural communication and collaboration especially with global or Japan-based partners.

Process Improvement & Systems

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase forecasting reliability reporting efficiency and analytical capability.
• Champion financial systems enhancements automation and technology adoption.
• Develop scalable FP&A processes that support growth across multiple sites and business units.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead coach and develop a high-performing FP&A team.
• Promote a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous learning.
• Support team succession planning and talent development across the finance organization

Other Job Functions:

The ideal candidate:

• Brings a blend of strategic perspective and hands-on execution.
• Excels at communicating financial insights to both financial and non-financial leaders.
• Navigates cross-cultural relationships effectively.
• Understands the unique dynamics of service-based healthcare operations.
• Demonstrates a strong bias for action and continuous improvement.
• Builds trust and strengthens alignment across the organization.
• Develops and elevates the FP&A team through strong leadership and mentorship.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting business or a related field
• 812 years of progressive financial experience including at least 35 years in FP&A leadership
• Strong experience in manufacturing supply chain operations or multi-site environments
• Advanced financial modeling analysis and Microsoft Excel skills
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional leaders and communicate financial insights clearly
• Experience managing P&L balance sheet and cash flow forecasts in a complex environment

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in the healthcare industry service maintenance or medical device/service contract environments
• Experience working within Japanese or multi-country Japanese organizations
• Japanese reading or spoken skills (helpful but not required)
• MBA CPA or CFA
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
• Proficiency with data visualization tools (Power BI Tableau)
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and operational KPIs

Physical Demands

This person may lift and carry 10 pounds infrequently. They should communicate by speech and hearing continuously as well as by telephone and in person. This individual will use a personal computer telephone and general office equipment. We require visual acuity needed for computer use and the reading of documents. We also are seeking manual dexterity needed for keyboard and calculator use.

We also required the ability to perform under pressure and under tight deadlines. This person should possess complex English reading and writing in addition to math skills. We are seeking perception comprehension and analysis along with independent judgment and initiative.

Job Conditions:

This individual will work alone and with others in a general office environment and in a facility with manufacturing operations.

Our Values

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesnt impact your ability to do the job including race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa Harmony Trust Respect

Makoto Sincerity Fairness Honesty Integrity

KaitakushaSeishin Pioneering Spirit Challenge

Hitachi Particle Engineering & Services Inc. is an equal opportunityemployer. Hitachi Particle Engineering & Services Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities for qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived of race (including traits historically associated with race such as natural hairstyle) color national origin ancestry religious creed age sex sexual orientation gender (including gender expression and gender identity) marital status registered domestic partner status family status military and veteran status domestic violence victim status medical condition (including genetic characteristics) physical or mental disability pregnancy or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

For California only (as required by Californias Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act (SB 1162): A good faith estimate ofthe expected salary for this position in our California office upon hire is $142 152 K. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including but not limited to depth of experience in the practice area. Employees are eligible to participate in Hitachi Americas variable pay program subject to the programs conditions and restrictions.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or Conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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