Project Controller

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job ID: R0130649 Date Posted: 2026-08-04 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Other Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. Job Description: Job Description Description HITACHI RAIL is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Project Controller who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Bangalore, India. Accountabilities: Project level responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:  In conjunction with Project Team, develop the Work Breakdown Structure and Budgets for the project  Work with Work Package Leaders (WPL) to develop accurate cost to complete estimates and percent complete evaluations  Track, monitor and report planned budgets/forecast vs. actual spend using project controlling tools (SAP, PCS and other tools). Provide variance explanations and possible recovery plan actions  Work with Project Planner to review latest schedule and quarterly report the Earned Value  Monthly reporting of project results  Assist with the preparation, processing and tracking of contract Change Orders  Work with the project manager to assist with the preparation and tracking of potential claims for additional work  Track internal and external invoicing and reconciliation of cash receipts and retention.  Understand and report on the cash flow position of the project  Work with global controllers for Intracompany projects  Track subcontractor invoicing, payments and reconciliations  Review and approve Purchase Order Requisitions in alignment with budget and track P.O.s in PCS.  Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budget and reporting of the key performance indicators for the project  Monitor the financial “health” of the project and raise the “red flag” when a negative impact or condition arises.  Calculate EVA at global level in accordance with group controlling mode  Resolve of queries from global reporting on actual, variance to budget, workload, risk , opportunities etc  Support functional Manager on project progress, key numbers and other assignments like arbitration, claims etc.  Support local ADMN in filling of Lower tax and other fillings as per statute  Address queries both from Statutory, Internal and Global auditor. Resolve open points with auditor pertains to project progress, delay, un-billed revenue, cost overrun, EOT etc. Required Skills/ Knowledge:  10-15 Years of experience  Knowledge of statutory (SAP) and management (reporting) Tools  Knowledge in Project cost control, Project Management  Expertise of Accounting & finance, Tax, requirements  Knowledge of legal requirements (Contract clauses , Bond text; L/C …) Languages: English and Other Indian Language. Education/Qualifications:  CMA/CA/MBA with 8-10 years of experience in handling Trunkey Project;  Degrees in accounting or equivalent with experience of 10-15 years in handling Trunkey Project. #LI-AV1 Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers . At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail