Financial Controller

Hitachi Energy; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy, Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service in Europe, is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to manage financial reporting for the Vaasa, Finland operation. You will ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time closing, collaborating with Supply Chain, Project Management and Shared Service Centers.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Accounting or Finance, has experience in GAAP/IFRS, general ledger and month-end close, and is fluent in English and Finnish.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven working experience as Financial Controller or similar role in a large multinational.
• Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage period-end closing processes with accuracy and deadlines.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Project Management and Shared Service Centers on payables, receivables and GL.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning with Business Controller.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and IFRS/GAAP.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting activities.
• Provide financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Team player

Excel

English proficiency

Education

MSc in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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 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.