Description General Information - The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 1500 skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest engineering hub. The India Operations Centre is a key aspect of the Power Grids business Power Up transformation program. The INOPC team at Chennai supports Hitachi Energy?s units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Power Grid business. To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries. Mission Statement ? Sets up budgetary control systems and documentation for a project. Prepares forecasts, cost trend reports and monitors cost and commitment to budget and forecast. Coordinates information supplied by estimating, procurement, construction, planning and engineering for cost projections. Reports deviations, underruns and overruns to project management Analyzes data to establish the differences in initial estimates and final project costs. A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex. Responsibilities ? Project Controlling - Provide active business partnering to project management, challenge assumptions, forecasts and execution plans, monitor deviations, identify risks and opportunities Process improvements - Independently identify areas of improvement, define and execution improvement initiatives with cross functional support Monthly and quarterly closing - Regular closing tasks within assigned area of responsibility Internal controls - Ensure SOX compliance within assigned area of responsibility Budgeting & Forecasting - Actively contribute to monthly forecasts of Revenues and profits. Independent preparation and support of annual budgeting Tender Support - when required, support Sales and Offer Engineering in preparation of tenders, including but not limited to scope, pricing, costing, risks and opportunities. Ensure order booking in line with accounting and reporting guidelines. Requirements ? BCom/MCom/Cost accounting, with over 10 years of experience in total. Total Project controlling Experience of at least 4 years. Strong experience in project controlling activities in an industrial manufacturing & Project environment. Experience in GIS or similar high voltage equivalent manufacturing business will be added advantage. Experience in project and systems business is considered an advantage Strong leadership skills Profound know-how of SAP (FI/CO/PS) and MS Office, especially MS Excel Ability to work on multiple projects and to deliver quality results on time.