Senior Project Controller

Hitachi; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Insurance programs

Company car or cash allowance

Annual bonus plan

40 days vacation

Learning & development opportunities

Professional training and certificates

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth in global org

Job summary

Hitachi Energy The Netherlands B.V. seeks a Senior Project Controller to act as the financial lead on large, multi‑stakeholder projects.

You will partner with Project Managers to provide governance, insights, and robust financial oversight from tender handover to project completion. You will drive forecasting, cash flow analysis, and risk management while ensuring IFRS compliance and tight internal controls across international teams.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 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.
• Understand project risk management, contract management, and project governance principles.
• Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels and across cultures.
• Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Act as 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 lifecycle.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities, ensuring proactive actions to protect margin and outcomes.
• Support tender handovers and ensure lessons learned are captured for future execution.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, governance requirements, and audit standards.
• Support contract, scope, and change management to drive revenue growth and margin improvement.
• Monitor project schedules, resource plans, and critical dependencies to improve performance.
• Coach project teams and finance colleagues, promoting continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting

Risk management

Stakeholder comms

Project governance

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

Project accounting

IFRS knowledge

Job description

Location:

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Job ID:

R0144990

Date Posted:

2026-09-15

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, you will play a critical role in the successful delivery of large and complex projects that support the energy transition. As a Senior Project Controller, you act as the financial leader of the project, providing the financial clarity, governance, and insights needed to drive performance and informed decision‑making.

You will partner closely with Project Managers and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, from tender handover to project completion. You will transform financial data into actionable insights, proactively manage risks and opportunities, and ensure strong financial governance. Your projects will typically range from USD 50 million to 200 million and involve multiple stakeholders, business functions, and execution units.

This role is ideal for an experienced finance professional who enjoys combining strategic thinking, project execution, and business partnering in a dynamic international environment.

How you’ll make an impact

• You act as the financial lead for complex projects, driving performance, profitability, and execution excellence.

• You manage financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, cost control, and project performance throughout the project lifecycle.

• You identify and manage risks and opportunities, ensuring proactive actions to protect margin and project outcomes.

• You support tender handovers and ensure lessons learned are captured and applied during project execution.

• You ensure compliance with IFRS, internal controls, governance requirements, and audit standards.

• You support contract, scope, and change management activities to drive revenue growth and margin improvement.

• You monitor project schedules, resource plans, and critical dependencies to improve project performance.

• You coach project teams and finance colleagues while promoting continuous improvement and best practices.

Your background

• You hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

• You have significant experience in project controlling, project finance, or financial management of complex projects.

• You have strong knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, and project accounting.

• You understand project risk management, contract management, and project governance principles.

• You communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels and across different cultures.

• You are fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer employee benefits subject to the respective plan rules. These may include:

• Company pension plan

• Insurance programs

• Company car or cash allowance

• Annual Bonus plan

• 40 days vacation

• Learning and development opportunities

• Professional training and certifications

• Flexible working arrangements where applicable

• Career growth opportunities within a global organization

More information about our benefit programs will be available during the recruitment process. If you have questions about this role, please contact your Talent Partner.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.