Tender Controller

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Europe is seeking a Tender Controller to provide robust financial control and analysis for projects and tenders. You will forecast, manage costs, assess risk, and support profitable growth across data centers, hydrogen, and e-mobility initiatives.

The role requires a Finance-related degree and 3+ years in project/tender controlling, with SAP expertise and advanced Excel skills. English fluency is essential; Swedish or Finnish skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in project controlling, tender controlling, or similar financial analysis role.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles (e.g., percentage of completion, revenue recognition).
• Proficiency in SAP (FI/CO, PS modules) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Fluency in English; Finnish and/or Swedish are a plus.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support tender processes with accurate cost estimations, financial risk assessments, and profitability analyses.
• Develop and maintain financial models for project profitability, cash flow, exposure and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies including IFRS and risk review processes.
• Collaborate with tender managers, sales teams, and stakeholders to provide financial insights.
• Monitor tender KPIs including exposure, margins, and risks.
• Participate in audits, providing financial documentation and explanations.
• Identify process improvements in project controlling and tender management.
• Manage currency risk exposure for tender projects and advise on contractual set-ups.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

SAP FI/CO

SAP PS

MS Excel

Job description

The opportunity

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as data centers, hydrogen and e-mobility.

The opportunity

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as data centers, hydrogen and e-mobility.
Join Our Team!
We are now looking for a Tender Controller at Hitachi Energy, Grid Integration business in Vaasa (FI) or Västerås (SE).
In this role you will be responsible for providing robust financial control and analysis for projects and tenders, ensuring accurate forecasting, cost management, and risk mitigation to support profitable business growth.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Support tender processes by ensuring accurate cost estimations, financial risk assessments, and profitability analyses
• Develop and maintain financial models for project profitability, cash flow, exposure and working capital. Become super user for the tender calculation tool.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies including the Risk Review process, accounting standards (IFRS), and relevant legal regulations.
• Collaborate closely with tender managers, sales teams, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Monitor and report on tender project performance KPIs, including exposure, margin analysis, and project risks.
• Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary financial documentation and explanations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in project controlling and tender management.
• Manage currency risk exposure for projects in the tendering stage, implementing appropriate hedging strategies where necessary.
• Provide advice regarding contractual set-up's including eventual consortiums, export financing, bonds, Letter of Credits etc.

Your background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in project controlling, tender controlling, or a similar financial analysis role, preferably within a project-based industry.
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles (e.g., percentage of completion, revenue recognition).
• Proficiency in SAP (FI/CO, PS modules) and advanced MS Excel skills are essential.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; Finnish and/or Swedish skills are an advantage.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards is highly desirable.

More About Us

Ready for a new exciting challenge? Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and the position will be filled and closed as soon as a suitable candidate is found. For more information about this role, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Henrik Sandbacka, [e-mail] Publication date : 2026-09-02