Financial Analyst
Hitachi South Boston, Virginia, United States
Utilities · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Financial Analyst will analyze accounts receivable, monitor overdue invoices, and investigate billing discrepancies to improve cash flow. They will also prepare financial reports, support month-end close activities, and drive process improvements using ERP systems.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP platforms like SAP or Oracle are required.
Benefits
Full description
Location:
South Boston, Virginia, United States of America
Job ID:
R0141460
Date Posted:
2026-08-14
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Finance
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The opportunity
Are you passionate about turning data into insights and driving business performance? Join Hitachi Energy as a Financial Analyst and play a key role in optimizing cash flow, strengthening financial performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. In this dynamic position, you'll partner with finance, treasury, and business teams to analyze receivables performance, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights that help improve working capital and reduce financial risk. You'll have the opportunity to influence business outcomes, enhance processes, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement while developing your expertise within a global organization. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, leveraging data to drive results, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
How you'll make an impact
- Analyze accounts receivable balances and aging reports to identify trends and opportunities.
- Monitor overdue invoices and support initiatives that improve collection performance.
- Investigate billing disputes, deductions, unapplied cash, and account discrepancies.
- Prepare insightful reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators for leadership.
- Evaluate Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and recommend strategies to improve cash collections.
- Partner with treasury and finance teams to strengthen cash flow forecasting and working capital performance.
- Support month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and audit requirements.
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and ERP enhancement projects.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounts receivable, credit management, or related finance functions.
- Strong knowledge of accounts receivable processes, working capital management, and credit risk assessment.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
- Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.
- Excellent analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
More about us
- At Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global team committed to advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
- We invest in learning, development, and career growth, providing opportunities to expand your skills and take on new challenges.
- Our inclusive and collaborative culture values diverse perspectives, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering you to make a real impact every day.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals
with disabilities.
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