FP&A and Consolidation Analyst
Hitachi
Location:
Chicago, Illinois, United StatesJob ID:
R0108798Date Posted:
2025-10-16Company Name:
HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLCProfession (Job Category):
FinanceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The Company
We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.
From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge semiconductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.
We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 60 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.
Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you’ll be part of a global network that’s shaping the future of industrial power.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated FP&A and Consolidation Analyst with 2–3 years of experience in financial planning & analysis and accounting. This role will support manufacturing finance operations, legal entity reporting, and group-level consolidation using OneStream. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in public accounting, IFRS, and financial systems, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Consolidation
- Manage monthly and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Consolidation and analysis of financial statements each month, including:
- Receiving and loading trial balances to consolidation system
- Analyzing consolidation to ensure accuracy
- Posting top level consolidating journal entries
- Assist with legal entity reporting and ensure compliance with internal controls and JSOX requirements.
- Create, review, and maintain account mapping between organization branches and headquarters
- Develop, maintain, and manage complex OneStream and Excel-based models and tools
- Preparation of time bound reports required by Executive Management
- Areas of focus include reporting of financial, supplemental, and operational data; analysis of results and forecasts; systems consolidation; supporting operational initiatives; and implementing process improvements
- Assist in transfer pricing analyses
- Must be able to identify both financial and operational improvement opportunities
- Define and maintain governance frameworks for OneStream usage, configuration, and lifecycle management.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Assist in the development and analysis of monthly estimates and results
- Perform ad hoc analysis and decision support on business unit profitability, departmental costs, and other performance metrics
- Analyze price, volume, mix, foreign exchange rate, and cost drivers
- Support the consolidation of budgeting activities and monthly forecasts.
- Perform variance analysis comparing actual results to budget, forecast, and prior periods.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Statistics, or a related field (required).
Experience & Skills
- 2–3 years of progressive experience in FP&A and accounting (required).
- Exposure to public accounting and legal entity reporting.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow).
- Familiarity with non-GAAP KPIs (e.g., Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow).
- Experience with OneStream for consolidation and reporting (preferred).
- Proficiency in financial systems: SAP (FI, PCA), SAP Analytics for MS Office, Power BI, Excel, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, multicultural environment.
- Results-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
Direct reports:
- N/A
Why Join Hitachi Global Air Power?
At Hitachi Global Air Power, we believe in building a workplace where people thrive. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and integrity. We value diverse perspectives and empower our team members to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and grow professionally.
We are proud to support a manufacturing environment that drives sustainable solutions and fosters continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about delivering excellence and making a meaningful impact.
The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.
This job description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve overtime with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.
Hitachi Global Air Power is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.