Business Controller

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company in Västerås, Sweden seeks a Business Controller to optimize financial performance. Key responsibilities include financial reporting, analysis, and compliance tasks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance and strong analytical skills. This role fosters growth within a diverse, international team and offers various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career development opportunities

Mentorship during onboarding

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance and business controlling.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of financial reporting and forecasting.
• Analyze results, profitability, and cash flow.
• Perform quality checks on financial reporting data.

Skills

Excellent accounting skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or similar

Tools

MS Excel

ERP (ideally SAP)

Job description

Description

The opportunity

The energy sector is changing fast, with unprecedented speed. Hitachi Energy has, with the portfolio of Grid Automation, a unique offer that will help and enable our customers to take on these new challenges. We are currently expanding our team and looking for a Business Controller to support our Grid Automation (GA) Products. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing financial performance and enabling strategic decision-making. Your responsibilities will include monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to evaluate business alternatives and recommend effective solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, international organization where your contributions will make a real impact. We offer a stimulating and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. The location for this role is Västerås, Sweden.

How you’ll make an impact

• Support on preparation of relevant financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting (monthly, quarterly, annual).
• Analysis of results, costs, profitability, sales orders, margin follow-up and cash flow analysis
• Monthly cost tracking and cost center follow-ups.
• Perform quality checks on financial reporting data
• Execute tasks in the areas of compliance and SOX controls.
• Participates in initiatives for continuous improvement

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or similar qualifications
• Proven experience in the area of finance and business controlling.
• Excellent accounting and analytical skills are essential.
• English, both written and spoken, is required. Swedish is considered an advantage.
• Very Good MS Excel and ERP (ideally SAP) skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, also across functional boundaries.
• Orientation on goal, proactive approach and problem-solving attitude.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various training and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Maria Astemark, [e-mail] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, [e-mail].

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