Director, Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

<p><strong>Our Company</strong></p> <p>We’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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>The team</strong></p> <p>The Director of Corporate Financial Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&amp;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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The Director of FP&amp;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. </p> <p><strong>The role</strong></p> <ul> <li>Partner with the Head of Corporate FP&amp;A, CFO, and business leaders to ensure financial accuracy, clarity, and insight into business performance and trends.</li> <li>Lead the development of annual budgets, multi-year strategic plans, and quarterly forecasts.</li> <li>Analyze financial results and provide data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.</li> <li>Build and maintain advanced financial models to guide strategic initiatives, investments, and long-term planning.</li> <li>Consolidate and analyze Hitachi Digital’s P&amp;L, balance sheet, and cash flow to provide a comprehensive financial view.</li> <li>Prepare high-quality materials for executive leadership, board presentations, and corporate reporting.</li> <li>Lead cross-functional initiatives including dashboard development, AI-driven financial process enhancements, and investment modeling.</li> <li>Deliver actionable analysis on profitability, margin trends, and cost structure optimization.</li> <li>Collaborate with business unit leaders to assess performance, identify risks and opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.</li> <li>Partner across functions to advance strategic transformation initiatives and organizational alignment.</li> <li>Coordinate with Japanese counterparts to meet headquarters’ financial reporting and analysis requirements.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; 10+ years of progressive experience in FP&amp;A, corporate finance, or strategic finance roles.</li> <li>Proven success in leading financial planning processes within a complex, multi-entity, or global organization.</li> <li>Experience in technology, digital services, or corporate shared services environments strongly preferred.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage and develop high-performing finance teams.</li> </ul> <p>Skills &amp; Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.</li> <li>Skilled at analyzing detailed data without losing sight of the big-picture priorities.</li> <li>Strong business acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.</li> <li>Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders.</li> <li>Experience driving process improvement and leveraging AI or automation in finance workflows.</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving matrix environment and manage multiple priorities.</li> <li>High level of facilitation, conflict resolution, and negotiation with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.</li>