Project Controller - Finance Leader for Complex Projects

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Project Controller to drive the financial and commercial success of complex projects, partnering with project managers and regional leaders to ensure governance, profitability, and risk management across the project lifecycle.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence decisions, shape execution strategies, and ensure that financial objectives align with corporate policies and regulatory requirements in a global energy context.

Qualifications

• MBA or Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in Project Controlling, Commercial Finance, Project Finance, or related business partnering roles.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, cost control, revenue recognition, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of contract management claims administration, commercial risk assessment, taxation, and cash flow management.
• Experience working in project-driven industries such as energy, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial insights into business recommendations and actions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across multiple levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, with experience working in cross-functional and global environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers, Lead Project Controllers, Regional Operations Managers, and Business Leaders to provide financial and commercial guidance across multiple projects.
• Develop and manage project financial execution plans, including revenue recognition, billing strategies, cash flow forecasting, taxation considerations, and commercial requirements.
• Drive project financial performance by optimizing cash flow, profitability, revenue realization, and working capital throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead project governance processes and support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial, commercial, operational, and contractual risks.
• Coordinate and facilitate project reviews, ensuring accurate forecasts, cost-to-complete assessments, and alignment of financial performance expectations.
• Provide commercial leadership by supporting contract execution, claims management, supplier back-charges, insurance cases, and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposure, guarantees, bonds, taxation matters, and compliance requirements to protect business interests.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance, internal controls, integrity standards, and applicable regulatory requirements across assigned projects.
• Collaborate with project controls, planning, supply chain, finance, and operational teams to drive data-based decision-making and successful project outcomes.
• Mentor and support project team members while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and integrity.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks a Project Controller to drive the financial and commercial success of complex projects, partnering with project managers and regional leaders to ensure governance, profitability, and risk management across the project lifecycle.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence decisions, shape execution strategies, and ensure that financial objectives align with corporate policies and regulatory requirements in a global energy context.