Senior Global Project Finance Lead

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Insurance programs

Company car or cash allowance

40 days vacation

Learning and development opportunities

Professional training and certificates

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities within a全球

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the Netherlands seeks a Senior Project Controller to serve as the financial leader of large, complex projects, from tender handover to completion, ensuring governance and insights to drive performance.

You will partner with project managers, oversee reporting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, cost control, and project performance across international teams, while ensuring IFRS compliance and effective contract and change management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project controlling, project finance, or financial management of complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, and project accounting.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as the financial lead for complex projects, driving performance, profitability, and execution excellence.
• Manage financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, cost control, and project performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities, ensuring proactive actions to protect margin and project outcomes.
• Support tender handovers and ensure lessons learned are captured and applied during project execution.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, governance requirements, and audit standards.
• Support contract, scope, and change management activities to drive revenue growth and margin improvement.
• Monitor project schedules, resource plans, and critical dependencies to improve project performance.
• Coach project teams and finance colleagues while promoting continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

Project controlling

Project finance

Financial management

Education

Finance degree

Accounting/Business Administration

Job description

Hitachi Energy in the Netherlands seeks a Senior Project Controller to serve as the financial leader of large, complex projects, from tender handover to completion, ensuring governance and insights to drive performance.

You will partner with project managers, oversee reporting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, cost control, and project performance across international teams, while ensuring IFRS compliance and effective contract and change management.