Financial Controller

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy in Vaasa, Finland, invites applications for a Financial Controller to manage financial reporting, ensure accuracy and compliance, and support budgeting and forecasting. You will collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement in financial processes.

The role requires an MSc in Accounting or Finance, strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, and experience with month-end close, SAP/Oracle, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or similar in a large multinational.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end close.
• Excellent accounting software skills (SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Finnish.

Responsibilities

• Manage period-end closing processes with deadlines.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and management reports.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management, 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, corporate policies, GAAP, IFRS, and other standards.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Research and resolve technical accounting matters for accurate financial treatment.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to support business decisions and project performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting quality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English language

Finnish language

Swedish advantage

Education

MSc in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

General Ledger

Advanced Excel

Job description

Location: Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland Job ID: R0141097 Date Posted: 2026-09-02 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OY Profession (Job Category): Finance Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

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 across current and growing market segments such as data centers, hydrogen and e-mobility. Join Our Team! 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, 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

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