EMEA Financial Planning Analyst

Function Finance Our Company We’re Hitachi Vantara, the data foundation trusted by the world’s innovators. Our resilient, high-performance data infrastructure means that customers – from banks to theme parks ­– can focus on achieving the incredible with data. If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Sphere, you’ve seen just one example of how we empower businesses to automate, optimize, innovate – and wow their customers. Right now, we’re laying the foundation for our next wave of growth. We’re looking for people who love being part of a diverse, global team – and who get excited about making a real-world impact with data. Job description The EMEA Financial Planning Analyst will play a key role in supporting Hitachi Vantara's financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the EMEA region, contributing to strategic decision-making and business growth. Job Responsibilities Develop and maintain financial models, forecasts, and budgets for various business units and initiatives within the EMEA region. Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and profitability analysis, to identify key drivers and provide actionable insights. Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management, highlighting performance against targets and recommending corrective actions. Collaborate with various departments (e.g., sales, operations, marketing) to gather financial data, understand business performance, and ensure alignment with financial objectives. Support the annual planning, budgeting and monthly forecasting cycles, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company guidelines. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects as requested by management, contributing to strategic initiatives and business improvements. Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) relevant to the EMEA region, providing regular updates and recommendations. Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements. Job Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 2-4 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), preferably within a large multinational corporation. Proven experience working with financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial functions) is essential. Experience with financial planning software (e.g., SAP BPC, Hyperion, Anaplan) is highly desirable. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw meaningful conclusions. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Fluency in English is required. Understanding of EMEA market dynamics and business practices is advantageous. Attention to detail and accuracy is required. #LI-JS2 About us We’re a global team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion for insight to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can a make positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can inspire the future, this is the place to fulfil your purpose and achieve your potential. 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. We are committed to building an inclusive culture based on mutual respect and merit-based systems. We believe that when people feel valued, heard, and safe to express themselves, they do their best work. 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. We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. 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.