Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

Our CompanyWe’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.The teamThe Director of Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) will lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for Hitachi Digital and Corporate Shared Services. This role partners closely with senior leadership, providing actionable insights that drive business performance and strategic decision-making.The Director will oversee budgeting, multi-year planning, and forecasting, while delivering executive reporting and analysis. They will also lead cross-functional initiatives including financial dashboards, AI-driven process improvements, and investment modelling to enhance transparency, efficiency, and organizational impact. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with strong analytical skills and collaborates globally to support transformation and business growth.The Director of FP&A will spearhead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for Hitachi Digital and HD Corporate Shared Services. This role is instrumental in delivering strategic insights, enabling informed executive decisions, and improving financial performance through data-driven analysis.The rolePartner with the Head of Corporate FP&A, CFO, and business leaders to ensure financial accuracy, clarity, and insight into business performance and trends.Lead the development of annual budgets, multi-year strategic plans, and quarterly forecasts.Analyze financial results and provide data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.Build and maintain advanced financial models to guide strategic initiatives, investments, and long-term planning.Consolidate and analyze Hitachi Digital’s P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow to provide a comprehensive financial view.Prepare high-quality materials for executive leadership, board presentations, and corporate reporting.Lead cross-functional initiatives including dashboard development, AI-driven financial process enhancements, and investment modeling.Deliver actionable analysis on profitability, margin trends, and cost structure optimization.Collaborate with business unit leaders to assess performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.Partner across functions to advance strategic transformation initiatives and organizational alignment.Coordinate with Japanese counterparts to meet headquarters’ financial reporting and analysis requirements.What You’ll BringBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles.Proven success in leading financial planning processes within a complex, multi-entity, or global organization.Experience in technology, digital services, or corporate shared services environments strongly preferred.Demonstrated ability to manage and develop high-performing finance teams.Skills & CompetenciesDeep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.Skilled at analyzing detailed data without losing sight of the big-picture priorities.Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.Experience driving process improvement and leveraging AI or automation in finance workflows.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving matrix environment and manage multiple priorities.High level of facilitation, conflict resolution, and negotiation with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.Proven ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex business or financial issues while implementing effective, sustainable solutions.Skilled at analyzing detailed data without losing sight of the big-picture priorities.Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial planning systems (e.g., Adaptive, Anaplan, or Hyperion), analysis of large data sets and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).About UsWe’re a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.Fostering innovation through diverse perspectivesHitachi is a global company operating across a wide range of industries and regions. One of the things that sets Hitachi apart is the diversity of our business and people, which drives our innovation and growth.We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work.How We Look After YouWe help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.