Senior Project Controller

H-E Parts; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider based in Birmingham is looking for a Senior Project Controller. This role involves providing financial support throughout project lifecycles and collaborating closely with project managers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, be proficient in Excel, and possess strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary and inclusive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days of holidays plus bank holidays

Excellent company pension

Comprehensive training and development programmes

Excellent bonus scheme

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, BA or similar.
• Excellent skills in Excel; working knowledge of SAP is preferable.
• Team player with a 'can-do' and problem-solving attitude.
• Experience with project/tender controlling is preferable.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers on financial matters.
• Optimize project revenues and cash flow.
• Coordinate monthly project reviews and forecasts.
• Manage invoicing and currency hedging.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Problem-solving

Project controlling

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or similar

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0080456

Date Posted: 2025-05-12

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

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

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for Senior Project Controller. Be part of Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service group, as a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy systems. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centres and infrastructure sectors.

Location, Remote with some travel to Birmingham Alpha Tower

(Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)

How you'll make an impact:

• Provide financial support throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering to warranty.
• Collaborate with project managers on financial and commercial matters, driving performance across projects.
• Optimize project revenues, profitability, and cash flow.
• Coordinate and prepare monthly project reviews, including estimates and forecasts.
• Manage invoicing, currency hedging, bonds, guarantees, and tax matters with departmental support.

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, BA or similar.
• Excellent skills in Excel; working knowledge of SAP is preferable.
• Team player with a “can-do” and problem-solving attitude.
• Experience with project/tender controlling is preferable.
• Fluent in English, both oral and written

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Excellent bonus scheme
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

More about us

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

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