Project Controller

Hitachi Energy, Vaesteras; Västmanlands län; On-site; SEK 450 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Controller in Västerås, Sweden, to enhance their finance team's capabilities. This vital role involves collaborating with project managers to provide essential financial insights and ensuring compliance with financial policies while overseeing the project controlling process, contributing to a range of impactful international projects.

Benefits

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy

Mentorship during onboarding

Training and education opportunities

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in project controlling or financial project management.
• Solid knowledge of SAP and strong Excel skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide financial insights and guidance as a trusted partner to Project Managers.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Financial insight

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Economics

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you ready to take your finance career to the next level in a truly international environment? We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Project Controller to join our Network Control team within the PGGA Unit. You will be part of a collaborative team of seven finance professionals (5 Project Controllers, 1 Financial Controller, and 1 Finance Manager), reporting directly to the Finance Business Partner for Sweden.

With approximately 200 active projects across 42 countries, you’ll be immersed in a multicultural, fast-paced, and flexible work environment. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of a global organization, contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of energy and infrastructure.

This position is based in Västerås, Sweden.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Challenge the status quo by identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation
• Act as a trusted partner to Project Managers, providing financial insights and guidance
• Take full ownership of the project controlling process—from initial registration to final closure
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities with precision and insight

Your Background

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, or a related field (a master’s degree is a plus)
• Several years of relevant experience, ideally in project controlling or financial project management
• Solid knowledge of SAP and strong Excel skills
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• A structured and analytical mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving

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 an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to applyfor this position!

Recruiting Manager, Johannes Stefanoudakis, [e-mail], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari, [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Ingrid Schjelderup [e-mail]