Cost Controller

About the role

Hitachi Energy Malaysia is looking for a Cost Controller in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, to support financial planning, cost management, forecasting and performance analysis across project and operational activities. The role partners with project managers, business leaders and finance stakeholders to ensure accurate cost control, financial transparency and effective resource use, covering budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain cost control processes and financial governance measures.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts and cost estimates for projects and operations.
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, identify variances and recommend improvements.
• Analyse project and operational costs, especially resource and labour-related spend.
• Partner with project managers and business leaders to improve cost efficiency and resource allocation.
• Conduct regular cost performance reviews and support decisions with data-driven insights.
• Maintain cost rate structures across countries and support quarterly reviews.
• Take part in month-end and year-end closing for cost reporting and management accounting.
• Review cost allocations, approve purchase requisitions within budget controls and ensure compliance with internal financial controls and accounting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of cost management tools, reporting and processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in cost controlling, management accounting, financial analysis, FP&A or similar.
• Strong experience in costing, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Experience in project-based, engineering, consulting or labour-intensive businesses is highly desirable; experience in multinational or matrix organisations is an advantage.

Required skills

• Hands-on SAP experience; SAP S/4HANA highly preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.