Business Controller

Hitachi Energy; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking a finance professional in Oslo, Norway. The role involves delivering monthly reports, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP. Candidates should have a degree in finance and strong SAP skills, along with fluency in English. This position offers a supportive team, flexible hours, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

High-quality training and development

Real ownership and autonomy

Qualifications

• Experience from similar roles; project business exposure is a plus.
• Solid grasp of IFRS, local GAAP, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly reports and variance analyses for management.
• Lead budgeting, monthly rolling forecasts, and calculations.
• Support audits, tax, and legal obligations.

Skills

Strong SAP (FI & CO)

MS Office skills

Fluent in English

Knowledge of Norwegian

Education

Degree in Finance/Economics/Business Administration or equivalent

Job description

The opportunity

Own the numbers that steer the business. You’ll turn analysis into clear decisions, modernize core finance processes, and partner with leaders across the organization. If you’re proactive, collaborative, and ready to grow, this role gives you the platform—and the voice—to do it.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Deliver monthly reports and variance analyses (incl. cost centers & absorption) with crisp commentary for management.
• Keep contracts, sales orders, invoicing, and time allocation accurate and on track.
• Lead budgeting, monthly rolling forecasts, and hourly/overhead rate calculations.
• Drive month/quarter/year‑end in line with IFRS & local GAAP; support audits, tax, and legal obligations.
• Strengthen internal controls (SOX), monitor the balance sheet, and partner with management on finance priorities.

Your background

• Degree in Finance/Economics/Business Administration (or equivalent).
• Experience from similar roles; project business exposure is a plus.
• Strong SAP (FI & CO) and MS Office skills.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written. Knowing Norwegian is a plus.
• Solid grasp of IFRS, local GAAP, and internal controls.

What We Offer

• A challenging, varied role in an international environment.
• A supportive, dynamic team with flexible working hours (and hybrid where the role allows).
• High‑quality training and development so you can grow your career.
• Autonomy: real ownership, space to act, and visible impact.

Questions regarding the role can be directed to Sime Surac, [e-mail]

We only process applications that are registered electronically with relevant attachments.

Hitachi Energy manages critical infrastructure and follows guidelines and statutory security requirements from Norwegian authorities in our recruitment processes.

Please note that, in collaboration with Meditor AS, we conduct background checks on all candidates offered employment at Hitachi Energy Norway, as well as suitability assessments pursuant to the Energy Act.

It is assumed that the candidate provides relevant information for assessing the candidate’s security suitability, etc.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.