Project Controller

Hitachi Energy; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Controller in Brisbane to oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance. The role requires coordinating with project managers to ensure alignment with financial objectives and delivering insightful reports.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in project controlling, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. You will work in a fast-paced, multinational environment with a focus on accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in project controlling, financial analysis, or related role.
• Strong understanding of project management principles and financial accounting concepts.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and project management software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and control project budgets, ensuring alignment with scope and objectives.
• Prepare and analyze project forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Track actuals vs budgets/forecasts, explain variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Generate financial reports including P&L, cash flow, and cost-to-complete analyses.
• Collaborate with project managers to set and track financial KPIs.
• Perform financial risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and relevant accounting standards.
• Support project audits with documentation and explanations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project control processes and tools.
• Communicate financial performance to project teams, senior management, and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Advanced Excel

ERP experience

Communication

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Summary

As a Project Controller at Hitachi, Ltd., you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and successful delivery of our projects. You will be responsible for overseeing project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance, providing crucial insights and support to project managers and stakeholders.

How you'll make an impact

Develop, monitor, and control project budgets, ensuring alignment with project scope and company financial objectives.

Prepare and analyze project financial forecasts, identifying potential risks and opportunities.

Track project actuals against budget and forecast, explaining variances and recommending corrective actions.

Generate comprehensive financial reports, including profit and loss statements, cash flow projections, and cost-to-complete analyses.

Collaborate with project managers to establish robust project financial plans and track key performance indicators (KPIs).

Perform financial risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for projects.

Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures, and relevant accounting standards.

Support project audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of project control processes and tools.

Communicate financial performance effectively to project teams, senior management, and other stakeholders.

Your background

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

3+ years of experience in project controlling, financial analysis, or a similar role, preferably within a large multinational corporation or a project-based environment.

Strong understanding of project management principles and financial accounting concepts.

Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting techniques.

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and project management software is a plus.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.

Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and integrity.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.