Financial controller - asset management group

Zurich-based green-tech company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) is a global leader in solutions for energy transition and circular economy including Waste to Energy and Renewable Gas (RG), operating as part of the Hitachi Zosen Corporation Group. HZI acts as a project developer, technology supplier and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological waste recovery. Its solutions are based on efficient and environmentally sound technologies, are thoroughly tested, and can be flexibly adapted to customer requirements. HZI’s Service Solutions Group combines its own research and development with comprehensive manufacturing and erection capabilities to provide support throughout a plant’s entire plant cycle. HZI works for customers ranging from established waste management companies to up-and-coming partners in new markets. Its innovative and reliable solutions have been part of more than 1,600 reference projects worldwide.

www.hz-inova.com.

Financial controlling and reporting

• Monthly assessment of the financial performance and liquidity situation, identify trends, analyze variances and forecasts, recommend and follow-up on action 
• Monthly monitoring of cost centers / accounts, and relevant ratios (gross margin, working capital requirements, etc.).
• Identify potential savings for cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with the local regulatory standards and with the framework of HZI’s overall accounting and reporting system.
• Coordination of the monthly cash flows forecasting and reporting, in line with HZI’s Treasury requirements.
• Coordination of purchase orders (IC and with external parties), and reconciliations.
• Support to the Business Unit Controlling in the preparation of quarterly forecasts and annual budget, considering business objectives.
• Meet regularly with cost center owners for review of results, and initiate countermeasures and drive business performance.
• Support in M&A transactions, having a good understanding of complex accounting aspects such as purchase price allocations.
• Coordinates the preparation of financial reporting, budget and forecasts, work closely with internal and external stakeholders e.g. subsidiaries and associates.
• Support in monthly management reporting of the financial performance.

Process & Tools

• Help tracking KPI’s, create and automate templates for budget and forecast input and output
• Identify opportunities for improvement with the ability to prioritize issues that add value and save time.
•  Actively support the improvement of our Tagetik consolidation tool. 
• Responsible for the monthly upload of HZI AG data into Tagetik.
• Test data quality, reconcile data across sources and check reports.
• Integration and development of the Business Unit structure with relevant key processes in the new ERP 

Job specific qualification

• Education in accounting/finance/controlling/economics (e.g. Degree in business administration at university/university of applied science)
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, problem-solving attitude, ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High degree of flexibility and resilience
• Strong ability to set priorities and take decisions.
• Team player and customer oriented
• Good communication skills at all levels of business hierarchy and proactive attitude
• Experienced in working in an intercultural environment

Competence in working methods    

• Good understanding of financial consolidation principles, core financial KPI’s, P&L, balance sheet, cost centers structures and dynamics
• Strong knowledge in fixed assets (PPE) accounting practices and IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)
• Good knowledge of ERP system IFS or SAP (FI/CO) and Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent knowledge in Excel
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Other languages are a plus. 

• Employment contract for an indefinite period
• + 13th Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Financial reward for working anniversaries
• Flexible working time (core time 9-3:30)
• Home Office possible 2 days a week
• Extra days of leave (+1 day after the first, third and fifth year of service)
• Extra days of leave for special personal events (e.g., wedding, graduation etc.)
• Modern infrastructure
• Free drinking regime (coffee /tea)
• Recreation allowance
• Multisport card
• The third pillar of the pension scheme
• Support for professional and career growth, education and training
• Supportive and team-oriented working environment

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