Financial Controller IFRS/GAAP & Reporting

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

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.