HD Country Controller Interim

Hitachi Digital LLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital transformation firm is seeking a Finance Country Controller for a maternity cover position in Birmingham. The successful candidate will lead the preparation and submission of financial statements while ensuring compliance with IFRS and group standards. The role requires at least 3 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and a proficiency in IFRS and local GAAP. The company promotes an inclusive work environment and offers a range of flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Industry-leading benefits

Holistic health support

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a financial controller role.
• Ability to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and group reporting standards.
• Analyze balance sheets and income statements monthly.

Skills

Experience in similar roles

Decision-making skills

Knowledge of IFRS and local GAAP

Analytical skills

Pressure management

Fluent English

Education

Accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

HD Country Controller (This position is a maternity cover for a fixed-term period of 18 months)

Krakow, Poland

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.

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.

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.

Meet our Team

The Hitachi Digital Controllership Team is responsible for IFRS reporting and statutory financial statement preparation in several countries. We collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure accounting operations and business decisions are compliant with IFRS and local GAAP regulations. The mission of our team is to provide valuable insight and reliable financial information for the internal and external stakeholders. Our capabilities span revenue, GL, tax, internal controls, statutory accounting and external audit, allowing us to lead important international corporate projects.

The role

As Finance Country Controller for Hitachi Digital Poland you will hold responsibility for the preparation and submission of Financial Statements and ensure compliance with IFRS/Hitachi Accounting Policies at the group reporting level. In addition, you will prepare balance sheet and income statement analytics on a monthly/quarterly basis and cooperate with other functions such as GFSS, FP&A, treasury, facilities, legal, tax and HR. With your deep financial knowledge and ability to communicate with different stakeholders, you will provide the right support and ensure efficient and compliant accounting.

What you’ll bring to the team

• 3 years of experience in similar roles
• Ability to take decisions, identify problems and proactively propose solutions
• Working knowledge of IFRS, local GAAP and SOX
• Accounting qualifications (ACCA, CIMA; might be in progress) will be an additional asset
• Exceptional numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with business sense
• Ability to work under pressure, manage expectations and meet deadlines
• Fluent level of English
• Excellent business acumen and judgment and demonstrated ability to work closely and build sustainable business partnerships with Finance and other global functions

Our Values

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all and are open to considering home working, compressed/flexible hours and flexible arrangements. Get in touch with us to explore how we might be able to accommodate your specific needs.

We are proud to say we are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

About us

We’re a global, 1,000‑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 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 perspectives

Hitachi 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.

How we look after you

We 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.

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.