Financial Planning and Analysis Specialist - CP&O

Location:

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Job ID:

R0146717

Date Posted:

2026-10-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity 

At Hitachi Energy, we are building a finance organization that goes beyond reporting numbers to actively shaping business performance and strategic decision-making. As a CP&O Specialist - Function Transparency, you will play a critical role in enabling financial transparency, governance, and performance management across our global corporate functions. 

As part of the Global FP&A, Performance Management & Digital Finance Transformation organization, you will serve as a trusted partner to Function Heads, regional finance teams, Group FP&A, and key business stakeholders. You will drive end-to-end planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance review activities, ensuring financial information is accurate, transparent, and actionable. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine financial expertise with business partnering and digital transformation. You will help leaders understand performance trends, identify opportunities and risks, and make informed decisions that support business growth and operational excellence. Beyond traditional financial planning and analysis activities, you will be instrumental in driving standardization, automation, and adoption of digital reporting solutions that enhance efficiency and decision quality. 

You will have significant exposure to senior leadership and will influence how financial performance is communicated, monitored, and improved across the organization. Through collaboration with global stakeholders, you will contribute to the development of scalable processes, robust governance frameworks, and innovative analytics capabilities that strengthen organizational effectiveness. 

If you are passionate about financial planning, performance management, stakeholder engagement, and leveraging technology to transform finance operations, this role provides an exciting platform to make a meaningful impact while accelerating your professional growth within a global and purpose-driven organization. 

How You'll Make an Impact 

• Lead and coordinate global budgeting, forecasting, flash reporting, and financial planning activities for corporate functions. 

• Consolidate, validate, and analyze financial information to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with organizational objectives. 

• Deliver executive-level performance reporting and provide actionable insights to support strategic business decisions. 

• Establish and maintain governance processes that enhance financial data quality, consistency, and reporting reliability. 

• Partner with Function Heads, regional teams, and Group FP&A stakeholders to improve performance visibility and decision-making. 

• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and key business drivers, communicating findings through clear and compelling financial narratives. 

• Drive standardization of reporting structures, planning assumptions, and performance management processes across functions. 

• Support finance transformation initiatives through automation, process simplification, and continuous improvement activities. 

• Promote the adoption of analytics, Power BI dashboards, AI-enabled reporting solutions, and other digital finance capabilities. 

• Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that improve forecasting accuracy, reporting efficiency, and business value creation. 

Your Background 

• Chartered Accountant, MBA Finance, or equivalent finance qualification. 

• 5 – 8  years of experience in FP&A, Financial Controlling, Business Finance, Financial Reporting, or Finance Transformation. 

• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, variance analysis, and performance management. 

• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions in a matrixed global environment. 

• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, financial planning systems, reporting tools, and data analytics platforms. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to transform complex data into meaningful business insights. 
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, digital initiatives, and organizational change. 

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills combined with a proactive ownership mindset. 

More About Us 

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We empower our people to contribute to meaningful work that supports the global energy transition while fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. 

The Function Transparency Team plays a central role in enabling financial transparency, performance management, and digital transformation across the organization. By joining this team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with global leaders, influence strategic decisions, and help shape the future of finance through data-driven insights and innovative technologies. 

We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diverse perspectives, supports professional development, and encourages continuous growth. Our hybrid work model combines the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely in accordance with company policies. 

At Hitachi Energy, inclusion, diversity, and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome individuals with different backgrounds and perspectives and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success. 

Demonstrates effective use of AI and digital tools to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and productivity, while applying sound judgment, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and maintaining accountability for outcomes.  

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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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.