Cluster Project Controller Nordics

Hitachi Energy; Sweden; On-site; SEK 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking a Cluster Project Controller in Sweden. The role involves managing project financials, forecasting, and collaborating with project managers. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have strong skills in project controlling and financial management. The company offers a dynamic work environment with numerous career opportunities.

Benefits

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities

Mentorship during onboarding

Training and education

Diverse company culture

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Employee Benefit Portal

Qualifications

• Previous experience in project controlling or financial management.
• Good knowledge of SAP and MS Office.
• Fluency in English; Swedish and Finnish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all project controlling and financial management activities.
• Forecast revenue according to IFRS and local regulations.
• Analyze project requirements with project teams.
• Monitor project progress and critical activities.

Skills

Project controlling

Financial management

SAP

MS Office

Commercial skills

Communication skills

Structured thinking

Team spirit

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, business administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

The energy sector is today changing fast, with unprecedented speed. Hitachi Energy has, with the portfolio of Grid Automation, a unique offering that will help and enable our customers to take on these new challenges.

In this role, you will build up a new role as Cluster Project Controller for Grid Automation Systems Finland and Sweden. You will work closely with the different Project Managers in both countries to optimize the financial performance of the projects. This role reports to the business controller for the cluster and is based in Västeras, Sweden.

Your responsibility

• Manage all project controlling and financial management activities
• Analyze project requirements with project team
• Forecast revenue on the financials for the projects to make sure that IFRS and local regulations are followed
• Together with project managers ensure correct forecasting of cash and follow up to prevent potential overdue in the projects
• Monitor projects’ progress and regularly analyze project critical path activities to ensure all critical activities and project milestones are progressed to the plan and support managers to optimize resources
• Administer the change order system and advise project management as well as business controlling on cost impact of potential changes and ensure estimate is current and reflects changes
• Hedges of different currencies and calculation on FX effects
• Handle bonds and guarantees
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, business administration management engineering or other related field
• You have meritorious previous experience with similar tasks
• Good knowledge of SAP with excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Team spirit, strong commercial and communication skills and structured thinking
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Swedish and Finnish a plus

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings 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? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Hiring Manager Doris Grimm, [e-mail] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Skogeby, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Christian Falevik, [e-mail]

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.