Senior Tender & Project Controller - Hybrid

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Vaasa; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Project Controlling specialist to provide financial control and analysis for projects and tenders in a hybrid Vaasa-based role. You will forecast costs, manage profitability, and mitigate financial risks to enable profitable growth.

The role requires 3+ years in project/tender controlling, strong SAP FI/CO and PS knowledge, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Fluent English is essential; Finnish/Swedish are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years in project controlling, tender controlling, or similar financial analysis role.
• Strong understanding of project accounting (percent complete, revenue recognition).
• Proficiency in SAP FI/CO and PS modules; advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide robust financial control and analysis for projects and tenders, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost management, and risk mitigation to support profitable business growth.
• Develop and maintain financial models for project profitability, cash flow, exposure and working capital; become super user for the tender calculation tool.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies including risk review process and relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with tender managers, sales teams, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Monitor and report on tender project performance KPIs including exposure, margin analysis, and project risks.
• Participate in audits, providing necessary financial documentation and explanations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in project controlling and tender management.
• Manage currency risk exposure for projects in the tendering stage, implementing hedging strategies where necessary.
• Provide advice regarding contractual setups including consortiums, export financing, bonds, Letters of Credit, etc.

Skills

Financial analysis

SAP FI/CO

MS Excel

Project accounting

Communication skills

English fluency

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Excel

SAP PS module

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Project Controlling specialist to provide financial control and analysis for projects and tenders in a hybrid Vaasa-based role. You will forecast costs, manage profitability, and mitigate financial risks to enable profitable growth.

The role requires 3+ years in project/tender controlling, strong SAP FI/CO and PS knowledge, and excellent analytical and communication skills. Fluent English is essential; Finnish/Swedish are a plus.