Strategic Financial Controller (Finland)

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Vaasa, Finland is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to manage financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely close for the Grid Integration unit. The role partners with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Shared Services to align on payables, receivables, and the general ledger.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Accounting or Finance with extensive experience in month-end closes, GAAP/IFRS, SAP/Oracle, and advanced Excel, and can communicate effectively

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven working experience as Financial Controller or similar role.
• 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.
• Fluency in English and Finnish is required; proficiency in Swedish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Autonomous

Education

MSc in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Vaasa, Finland is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to manage financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely close for the Grid Integration unit. The role partners with Supply Chain, Project Management, and Shared Services to align on payables, receivables, and the general ledger.

The ideal candidate holds an MSc in Accounting or Finance with extensive experience in month-end closes, GAAP/IFRS, SAP/Oracle, and advanced Excel, and can communicate effectively