Location: Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Job ID: R0116450 Date Posted: 2026-01-20 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG Profession (Job Category): Finance Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity As a General Accounting Business Partner, you will be an enabler of change and facilitate a resilient network connection between the local businesses and the Finance CSS Centers. By means of active stakeholder management, you will provide a true business partner experience, help to find solutions and connect the right people. Using a proactive role with strong focus on business needs and a critical but constructive stance, you can connect pieces of information together to offer assessments of financial issues. How you'll make an impact Act as a consulting partner and central bridge between internal stakeholders (Country Management, Business, and Functions) and Finance CSS Centers, ensuring smooth collaboration on accounting and reporting topics while serving as the key contact and escalation point. Drive proactive stakeholder management by organizing and participating in recurring business partner meetings, ensuring alignment, transparency, and early identification of potential issues. Build a deep understanding of the operational landscape and business models of each Business Unit to enable tailored, high‑quality financial support and guidance. Develop, provide, and continuously update training materials and standardized templates to ensure consistent understanding and execution of core finance topics across all stakeholders. Safeguard adherence to Group Accounting & Reporting policies by monitoring local finance processes, identifying gaps, and supporting the development of best practices for both Finance and the Business. Lead in‑depth analysis of dedicated balance sheet items, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and support implementation of optimizations across teams. Ensure the robust design and execution of local internal controls by collaborating closely with the Internal Control team, and assist the fiduciary responsible in preparing annual statutory financial statements. Act as the local change leader for finance-related systems, processes, and projects, providing subject‑matter expertise, supporting group initiatives, and driving continuous improvement and adoption of new solutions. Your background University degree in Finance and Accounting or comparable professional education At least 5 years of experience in General Accounting and Reporting Strong knowledge of IFRS and local statutory accounting standards (HGB, OR), excellent understanding of SAP S/4HANA FI/CO and project accounting Fluent in German and English Advanced communication skills and a deep understanding of change management principles, strong team player High level of accuracy and a proactive, hands-on approach to tasks, strong delivery attitude, analytical and problem-solving mindset What we offer You will do interesting and enriching work, as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement You will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow – we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunities We offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thought Our culture is one of a kind: come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive contributing to making us ‘the place to be’ and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all Flexible working practices, including hybrid/remote working opportunities A competitive compensation and benefits package Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.