Financial Analyst at Hitachi in Chicago, IL

Financial Analyst Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Job ID: R0129693 Date Posted: 2026-05-06 Company Name: HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLC Profession (Job Category): Finance Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Job title: Financial Analyst Location: Chicago, IL Reports to: Manager – Commercial Finance Compensation: $80,000 -$90,000 Base plus Variable Compensation 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. Summary of the position: The Financial Analyst – Business Unit will provide collaborative support across the business, including but not limited to Sales, Channel, and New Product Development, by transforming data sets into insightful periodic and ad-hoc reports and analyses. Duties and responsibilities: Support business unit and commercial financial analysis, planning and forecasting. Provide decision support to Business Unit leaders, including sales, profitability, cost and program development analysis and support. Analyze price, volume, mix and cost drivers. Perform new product development analysis and support, including overall costs, profitability and ROIs. Assist in the development and analysis of monthly results, forecasts and annual business plans. Work with sales leadership to process monthly and quarterly Sales Incentive Plan commissions payouts Perform ad hoc analysis and decision support on business unit profitability, departmental costs and other performance metrics. Prepare other time-sensitive reports as required by Executive Management. Qualifications: Education: Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent. Professional experience: 1-4 years of experience including previous business unit and/or commercial financial planning and analysis support. Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow preparation and analysis. Must have the ability to understand and clearly communicate the business and operational implications of accounting results and processes. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with the business leadership team on a routine basis. Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think independently and make effective decisions. Ability to work well in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Able to prioritize and drive issues, tasks and deliverables. OneStream experience a plus. The ability to manipulate data and build financial models in Microsoft Excel at a proficient level. Additional Comments: International manufacturing exposure a plus. SAP experience a plus. Power BI experience a plus Successful candidate must be able to effectively manage up, down and across all levels of the organization. Successful candidate must be able to respond to a fast-paced, results-oriented, rapidly changing environment. Direct reports: N/A The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety policies 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 over time 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.