Hitachi Energy offers around 100 pension plans across the globe. We are looking for a Pensions & Benefits Finance Manager who will work closely with various functions in the organization to expertly oversee, coordinate, and manage IAS19 pensions reporting, and establish employee benefit reporting and analytics around the globe. The Pensions & Benefits Finance Manager sits within the Global Pensions & Benefits Center of Excellence (CoE), a team of experts managing global governance and strategic matters relating to Hitachi Energy's pensions and benefit programs. This includes program (re)design, harmonization, de-risking, and other strategic developments. You have well-developed subject matter knowledge and experience, primarily in the pensions area, and ideally also in other employee benefits spheres. You are a clear communicator, a proactive problem solver, a true collaborator, with strong stakeholder management skills. Does this sound like you? Apply now!

　　Your responsibilities

　　Pensions IFRS Reporting (IAS19) & other finance-related responsibilities

　　Oversee, coordinate, monitor and provide expert advice on end-to-end reporting and related processes under IFRS for pensions and other long-term benefit plans (IAS19).Ensure quarterly and annual reporting is executed accurately, in accordance with IAS19 and within the timelines, and provide commentary to explain material changes or movements to the parent, Hitachi Group.Closely collaborate with and coordinate both key internal stakeholders (Finance, HR and more), and external stakeholders (such as global/local actuaries, consultants, auditors, asset managers, pension plan providers and more.Coordinate and advise Consolidation team and parent Group on timing and format of pensions reporting.Coordinate with local Finance teams to ensure actuarial valuations are carried out where needed and are booked accurately.Support with local actuarial appointments/renewals.Coordinate with Global Actuary to set expectations and timelines, and review service delivery and results.Coordinate with local actuaries on material topics on a country level.Coordinate with both global and local auditors, ensuring they receive the information and explanations required in a timely manner.Manage Internal Controls in close alignment with Internal Controls Team, ensure J-Sox mandatory controls are properly executed, documented, and pass all testing requirements.Make improvements to the process and streamline where there are possibilities for improved efficiency.Provide training to Finance colleagues on current or upcoming significant pension related topics, as required.Keep abreast of IFRS developments and other trends or opportunities in the pension reporting area.Maintain up-to-date inventory of all pension plan related financial information and documents relating to the financial reporting of pensions.Provide expert opinion on matters concerning financial impacts and risks - particularly in case of pension plan (re)design, due diligence processes as well as during merger & acquisition assessments.Ideally, provide support and guidance on investment decisions and strategies relating to plan funding.

　　Pension Management & Risk Reporting

　　Undertake and further develop pension management and risk reporting to provide information on our pension plans financial and risk development - including identifying and disclosing patterns and trends and informing of material plan changes etc.Coordinate and manage the Global Pensions Risk Committee meetings and present the pension management and risk reporting results to the committee members to ensure senior global management are kept informed of relevant pensions topics, challenges, or risks.Together with other functional stakeholders, develop and refine suitable data collection processes to ensure up-to-date global oversight of all relevant pension plan information and key metrics.

　　Employee Benefits Internal Reporting & Analytics

　　Develop and establish broader global employee benefit program reporting and analytics - beyond existing pension management and risk reporting, building the foundation for well-informed pension & benefits strategic and conceptual decision-making.

　　Your background

　　Hold an academic, professional, or similar degree (minimum bachelor or comparable) in a numerical-based discipline, such as Economics, Business & Administration, Finance, etc.Around 5 to 8 years of experience in pensions (and ideally benefits) reporting in an international environment, with a strong understanding of the international accounting standards relating to pensions.Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications - particularly PowerPoint and Excel.Strong end-to-end process thinking and analytical skills.Strong presentation skills and stakeholder management.Great team spirit: ability to work effectively with a wide range of different internal and external stakeholders, including the ability to work in a matrix organization.Clear communicator - able to explain subject matter-related information to non-experts in a clear and target-oriented way.Self-driven, collaborative, enthusiastic, inclusive, curious, a drive to develop and learn, responding constructively to new ideas and concepts and developing the same.Data and financial/numerical analysis skills.Strategic mindset - forward-thinking, puts forward ideas and suggestions for improvement.Strong organizational skills.Excellent communication skills in English and German, both written and spoken.

　　Why join us?

　　You will do interesting and enriching work, as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team which is committed to innovation, 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 to the design and management of Pensions & Benefits at Hitachi Energy, contributing to making us 'the place to be' and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Flexible working, including hybrid/remote working opportunities.A competitive compensation and benefits package.