Project Finance Controller: Drive Profit & Insights

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Financial Controller to partner with project managers and stakeholders, guiding financial planning, performance analysis and decision making for profitable project execution.

The role focuses on budgeting, reporting, invoicing, and compliance within a global energy solutions leader. The candidate will drive data‑driven insights and support strategic planning across the business unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in finance/accounting with 2+ years in a multinational environment.
• Strong analytical, decision-making and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor expenditures, variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare and analyze financial performance reports including earned value analysis.
• Manage invoicing, revenue recognition, and cash flow for projects.
• Support project managers with data-driven financial insights.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate across departments to align financial objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement of project control processes and tools.
• Ensure SOX controls are adequate and effective.
• Support strategic planning and implementation of programs.
• Review actual cost vs plan on a project-by-project basis.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

SAP Project Module

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Financial Controller to partner with project managers and stakeholders, guiding financial planning, performance analysis and decision making for profitable project execution.

The role focuses on budgeting, reporting, invoicing, and compliance within a global energy solutions leader. The candidate will drive data‑driven insights and support strategic planning across the business unit.