Strategic Financial Controller – IFRS/GAAP & Close

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

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy in Vaasa is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to manage financial reporting with accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will ensure on-time close and provide clear management insights for the Grid Integration unit.

The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Project Management and Shared Service Centers, supports budgeting and forecasting, and drives continuous improvements in reporting processes.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven experience as Financial Controller or similar in a large multinational.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with general ledger and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills and software proficiency (SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Fluency in English and Finnish; Swedish is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage period-end closing processes with accuracy and deadlines.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and reports.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Project Management and Shared Service Centers on GL, payables and receivables.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning with the Business Controller.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, GAAP, IFRS and policy standards.
• Support internal and external audits and statutory reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and guidance to support decisions and project performance.
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes and efficiency.
• Partner with Controllers to analyze financial performance of projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP & IFRS knowledge

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence & teamwork

Education

MSc in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy in Vaasa is seeking a skilled Financial Controller to manage financial reporting with accuracy and regulatory compliance. You will ensure on-time close and provide clear management insights for the Grid Integration unit.

The role collaborates with Supply Chain, Project Management and Shared Service Centers, supports budgeting and forecasting, and drives continuous improvements in reporting processes.