Senior Project Controller HVDC (f/m/d)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Mannheim is seeking a Senior Project Controller to partner with Project Managers and drive financial performance across the project lifecycle. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis, delivering insightful reports and supporting governance and risk management.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in project controlling or finance roles within engineering or energy sectors, degree in finance or accounting, and fluency in German and

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics or related field.
• Professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) are advantageous.
• Experience in project-based environments such as engineering or energy.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to drive financial performance across the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash flows, and performance reports.
• Ensure accurate project accounting, revenue recognition, invoicing and balance sheet control.
• Develop EAC and CTC forecasts, identify risks and opportunities.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue and gross margin; advise on optimization.
• Support monthly project reviews with insightful financial analysis.
• Manage variation orders, claims, back-charges, bonds and tax matters.
• Collaborate with Project Controls, Contract Management, Procurement and Finance.

Skills

Project Controlling

Project Finance

Project Accounting

Commercial Finance

Finance Business Partnering

Financial planning

Forecasting

Cost control

Risk management

Profitability analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

German & English fluency

Education

Finance

Accounting

Business

Economics

ACCA/CIMA/ACA advantageous

Job description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Controller to join our team. In this role, you will act as a trusted finance partner to Project Managers, providing financial and commercial support throughout the project lifecycle to help drive successful project delivery and strong financial performance.

You will be responsible for ensuring robust financial control across one or more projects, supporting decision-making through insightful analysis, accurate forecasting, cost management, and risk assessment. Working closely with project teams and finance colleagues, you will play a key role in maximising project profitability while maintaining compliance with governance and control standards.

How you'll make an impact:

• Partner with Project Managers to drive the financial and commercial performance of projects throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial performance reports.
• Ensure accurate project accounting, including revenue recognition, cost tracking, invoicing, and balance sheet management.
• Develop and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Cost-to-Complete (CTC) forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Monitor project cash flow, revenue, and gross margin performance, providing recommendations to optimise financial outcomes.
• Support monthly project reviews by delivering insightful financial analysis and performance reporting.
• Manage and monitor financial aspects of variation orders, claims, back-charges, bonds, guarantees, and tax-related matters.
• Collaborate with Project Controls, Contract Management, Procurement, and Finance teams to ensure effective governance, compliance, and project delivery.

Your Background:

• Proven experience in Project Controlling, Project Finance, Project Accounting, Commercial Finance, or Finance Business Partnering roles.
• Experience supporting Project Managers with financial planning, forecasting, cost control, and commercial decision-making.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and profitability analysis.
• Experience identifying financial risks and opportunities, with the ability to implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline; professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) are advantageous.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills, ideally gained within engineering, energy, utilities, infrastructure, construction, or other project-based environments.
• Fluent in German and in English

More about us:

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process.