Location:
(HEU) KrakowJob ID:
R0117783Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI EUROPE GMBH (GERMANY)Profession (Job Category):
FinanceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Our Company
Through its Social Innovation Business that brings together IT OT (Operational Technology) and products Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment wellbeing and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors Digital Systems & Services Energy Mobility and Connective Industries and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core Hitachi generates value from integrating data technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31 2025) totaled 9783.3 billion yen with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280000 employees worldwide. Visit us at .
About Hitachi Centralized Shared Services (CSS)
Hitachi Centralized Shared Services was formulated to support Hitachi Group Companies growth global expansion and portfolio optimization. CSS is a strategic partner for transforming and delivering business operations by enabling global social innovation and maximizing the value that powers One Hitachi. We provide the best employee and customer experience through agile and scalable solutions enabling optimized enterprise processes driving continuous improvements excellence and innovation.
What youll be doing
The purpose of this role is to perform financial accounting activities for European countries with focus on treasury related activities. The role will be responsible for cash management and banking activities General Ledger accounting and month end close activities and ensuring its compliance with Accounting Policies J-SOX and Internal Procedures. The role will interact with Finance Managers Hitachi Treasury Center FP&A and Controllership teams Finance Centre Shared Services teams external and internal auditors and banks. The role is also responsible for identifying continuous improvement initiatives to drive process efficiency and effectiveness.
The role will also be responsible for:
Cash Forecasting and Cash Management
Cash Accounting
Cash pool accounts control
Unidentified cash resolution
Payment approvals in the bank platforms
Foreign currency management and FX rate management in the system
Intercompany balances reconciliation
Balance sheet reconciliations and issue resolution
Bank master data maintenance
Month-end close process management
Initiate and contribute to process improvements
Support internal and external audits
Participating in cross functional projects
Balance sheet accounts reconciliation
Payroll files processing
Support for direct debits/guarantees etc.
What you bring to the team
Were looking for a team player who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision. The role will be a remote with occasional work in the Hitachi Office in Krakow Poland.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and background:
Masters in finance or bachelors degree
3 years of experience in financial accounting or treasury area
Working knowledge of IFRS and J-SOX
Fluent English
SAP knowledge would be an asset
Computer literate MS Office especially Excel
High level of accuracy / attention to detail
Practical hands-on mentality strong delivery attitude
Experience in multinational sector preferred
Continuous Improvement mindset and experience
Team player attitude
Benefits Package
Company Funded Benefits
Generous holiday entitlement
Group Personal Pension
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance
Employee Capital Plan
Voluntary Benefitsincluding:
Annual Leave Bonus
Educational Assistance Programme
Long Service Awards
LSA
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 colour 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
Kaitakusha-Seishin Pioneering Spirit Challenge
If like us youre motivated by delivering first class services thrive in a fast paced and supportive environment and want to help Hitachi to drive social innovation wed love to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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