Financial Controller for Bids and Projects

About the role

Hitachi Rail Singapore, which develops rail signalling and safety solutions, is hiring a Financial Controller for Bids and Projects (ref. R0147146) based in Singapore. The role covers project controlling, reporting, payments and cost management for bids and projects.

Key responsibilities

• Perform project controlling activities and prepare project dashboards and other required reports.
• Conduct project reviews focused on project budgets and review and validate project purchase requests.
• Manage progress payment claims to customers and conduct project cash-in reviews with the project team.
• Provide inputs for customer monthly progress reports and support monthly closing activities.
• Prepare project cost and revenue profiles for multi-year budgets and forecasts.
• Review cost estimates for bids and manage intragroup transactions.
• Apply basic knowledge of hedging, bonds and tax requirements in a project environment.

Required profile

• 4-5 years of relevant experience in project controlling or project finance.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline preferred; educational or professional background in Finance or Accounting required.
• Experience in the railway, construction or engineering industry preferred.
• Basic understanding of project-related financial matters such as budgeting, forecasting, cost and revenue management, hedging, bonds and tax requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel is mandatory.
• Knowledge or experience with AI and automation tools would be advantageous.

The company describes the position as a secure and permanent job with a global company, and offers networking through internal networks and international teams.