Finance Business Partners Specialist Professional

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Opportunity In this role, you will serve as a trusted finance partner supporting business leaders within Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration organization. You will help connect financial insight with operational priorities across complex power industry activities, enabling informed choices that support performance, reliability, and long-term value creation. Your work will focus on translating financial data into meaningful guidance for stakeholders who shape how power grid projects, operations, and investments are planned and executed. You will engage closely with operational and functional leaders, supporting activities such as budgeting, forecasting, financial performance tracking, and strategic planning. Through careful study of trends, variances, and profitability drivers, you will help identify risks and opportunities that influence business outcomes in a capital-intensive, fast-moving energy environment. This role offers the opportunity to apply sound financial judgment while contributing to decisions that impact grid performance, efficiency, and sustainability. As part of a collaborative finance organization, you will also help strengthen planning, analysis, and reporting processes, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with company standards. Your contributions will support transparent communication with senior management and enable the business to navigate change with confidence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, business partnering, or similar finance roles, ideally within a large multinational environment
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable business insights
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable business insights
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, advanced formulas) and PowerPoint
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing financial challenges
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Nice To Haves

• MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or CIMA) is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as a key financial advisor and business partner to designated operational and functional leaders, providing financial expertise and challenging assumptions to optimize business outcomes
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and profitability assessments, to identify opportunities and risks
• Develop and monitor key financial performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to business unit objectives, ensuring alignment with overall company financial goals
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with business units to develop realistic and ambitious financial plans
• Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management, effectively communicating complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Identify and implement process improvements within financial planning, analysis, and reporting to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Participate in strategic planning initiatives, providing financial modeling and impact assessments for new projects, investments, and business ventures
• Collaborate with other finance functions (e.g., accounting, treasury) to ensure seamless financial operations and integrated reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP), and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level