Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Accounting

Hitachi•Pleasanton, CA

4d•$142 - $152•Onsite

About The Position

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 world's 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. Jude's 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 applications. Hitachi 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 organization's 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 healthcare—particularly in service, maintenance, or medical equipment environments—is 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

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field
8-12+ years of progressive financial experience, including at least 3-5 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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