Strategic Project Finance Leader for Complex Projects

Hitachi, Ltd.; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; 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

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Project Controller in the Netherlands to lead the financial management of large projects from tender handover to completion. You will partner with project managers and stakeholders to transform data into insights, manage risks, and ensure robust governance for project success.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on project execution in a dynamic international setting, supporting tender handovers, contract changes, and performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial analytics

Project governance

Stakeholder comms

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Education

Finance degree

Accounting degree

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Project Controller in the Netherlands to lead the financial management of large projects from tender handover to completion. You will partner with project managers and stakeholders to transform data into insights, manage risks, and ensure robust governance for project success.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on project execution in a dynamic international setting, supporting tender handovers, contract changes, and performance improvements.