Tender Controller | Vaasa, Finland

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

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 acrosscurrent and growing market segments such as data centers, hydrogen and e-mobility.

Join OurTeam!

In this role you will be responsible for providing robust financial control and analysis for projects and tenders, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost management, and risk mitigation to support profitable business growth.
How you’ll make an impact

• Support tender processes by ensuring accurate cost estimations, financial risk assessments, and profitability analyses
• 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 internal financial policies including the Risk Review process, accounting standards (IFRS), and relevant legal regulations.
• Collaborate closely 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 internal and external 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 appropriate hedging strategies where necessary.
• Provide advice regarding contractual set-up's including eventual consortiums, export financing, bonds, Letter of Credits etc.

Your background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in project controlling, tender controlling, or a similar financial analysis role, preferably within a project-based industry.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles (e.g., percentage of completion, revenue recognition).
• Proficiency in SAP (FI/CO, PS modules) and advanced MS Excel skills are essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; Finnish and/or Swedish skills are an advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards is highly desirable.

Location Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland;
Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-02

Reference number R0138392

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.