Financial Controller

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Finland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a skilled Financial Controller for its Grid Integration business in Vaasa, Finland. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, compliance, and timely closing across internal and external stakeholders, supporting budgeting and forecasting with cross-functional teams.

The candidate should have a MSc in accounting or finance, strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, and experience with SAP/Oracle, advanced Excel, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• MSc in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller in a large multinational.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with general ledger and month-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage period-end closing processes with deadlines.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Shared Service Centers on accounting matters.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with the Business Controller.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, GAAP, IFRS and other standards.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting activities.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to support decisions and project performance.
• Contribute to process improvements and reporting quality.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS

General ledger

Excel advanced

SAP

Oracle

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English Finnish fluency

Education

MSc in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition acrosscurrent and growing market segments such as data centers, hydrogen and e-mobility.

Join OurTeam!

We are now looking for a skilled and experienced Financial Controller to manage our financial reporting ensuring accuracy, compliance and on time reporting for Hitachi Energy, Grid Integration business in Vaasa, Finland.

How you’ll make an impact

• Manage period-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and management reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Supply Chain Management and Project Management and Shared Service Centers regarding payables and receivables, general ledger and other accounting matters.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in partnership with the Business Controller.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, corporate policies, GAAP, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audit activities and contribute to regulatory and statutory reporting requirements.
• Research and resolve technical accounting matters to ensure accurate financial treatment and compliance.
• Partner with the Business Controller and Project Controllers by providing financial analysis, insights, and guidance to support business decisions and project performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial processes, reporting quality, and operational efficiency.

Your background

• MSc degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller or similar role, preferably within a large, multinational corporation.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures (GAAP and IFRS).
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Finnish is required; proficiency in Swedish is an advantage.

More about us

For more information about this role, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Henrik Sandbacka, [e-mail]

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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