Project Controller

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0106729

Date Posted:

2025-11-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are expanding our team and are looking for Project Controller to one of our product group at Hitachi Energy, called Power Quality Global Center of Competence. We can offer you an interesting and challenging role in an international, dynamic, and positive working environment. The job location is in Västerås or in Solna, in Sweden, with possibility to work part-time remotely. 

In this role you will play a key role in financial controlling by providing valuable support and guidance in all financial and commercial matters, while actively driving project performance. This position is ideal for you if you find it easy to keep things in order according to their priority and like to complete tasks within the agreed schedule. You react to any changes and deviations in the projects’ financial status and find the reasons behind the changes. You are able to take control of project finances together with the project managers.

If you are passionate about project controlling and eager to grow with us, we would love to hear from you!

 “Joining our experienced team of Project Controllers, you will be a part of an organization which really contributes to enable the green transition in the worldwide energy market” – Marielle Bos, Project and Tendering Controlling Manager.

How you´ll make an impact 

• Provide financial support to project teams across full project lifecycle (tendering, project execution, project close-out and warranty). 

• Support tender manager on financial aspects during tender stage including risk review process. 

• Joint responsibility with the project manager in all financial and commercial aspects of the project including estimate at completion and related cost-to-complete, forecasted revenues and cash flow, risks and opportunities assessment and ensure alignment with other functions including project controls, planning/scheduling.  

• Prepare project invoices, manage currency risk, tax issues, bonds and guarantees, financial accounting and reporting with support from relevant departments. 

• Drive and seek for optimization of project cash flow, revenues and gross margin contribution together with project manager. 

• Act as a business partner to advise and support the organization in areas related to future state financial performance including finance consulting and provide insight on alternative business scenarios. 

• Monitor and review project governance process to ensure high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules. 

  

Your background  

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/accounting/business administration or equivalent work experience. 

• Experience from working with project controlling is required, preferably from a global company.

• Work experience in related area such as business controlling, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or similar will be advantageous. 

• Experience working with SAP is highly desirable.

• English, both written and spoken, is required. Swedish is considered an advantage. 

• Analytical skills are essential as well as a strong communication and interpersonal skills, also across functional boundaries. 

• Orientation on goal, proactive approach and problem-solving attitude. 

What we offer

• Collective agreement

• Flexible working time

• Health care and wellness allowance

• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally

• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​

• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden

• Supplementary compensation for parental leave

• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are ready for you!

Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We are hiring for multiple positions.

More information: Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, [email protected].

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