Senior Project Controller: Global Project Finance Lead

Hitachi Energy; 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 and development opportunities

Professional training and certificates

Flexible working arrangements

Career growth opportunities within a全球

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Project Controller to lead the financial aspects of large, complex projects within an international setting. You will partner with Project Managers and key stakeholders from tender handover to project completion to drive performance and provide clear financial governance.

You will transform financial data into actionable insights, proactively manage risks and opportunities, and ensure strong financial governance across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels and cultures.
• Fluent 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 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 IFRS compliance, 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

Stakeholder communication

Dutch language

English language

Education

Finance/Accounting/Business Administration degree

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Project Controller to lead the financial aspects of large, complex projects within an international setting. You will partner with Project Managers and key stakeholders from tender handover to project completion to drive performance and provide clear financial governance.

You will transform financial data into actionable insights, proactively manage risks and opportunities, and ensure strong financial governance across project lifecycles.