Project Financial Controller

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Financial Controller to partner with project managers and stakeholders to keep projects financially healthy and profitable. You will handle planning, budgeting, performance analysis and ensure timely financial reporting for complex projects.

You will apply strong analytical skills, ERP experience, and knowledge of project accounting and revenue recognition to drive data-driven decisions and continuous cost improvements across the unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or a Master’s degree in a relevant field with 2+ years multinational experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial functions in engineering/manufacturing industries.
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Familiarity with SAP Project Module.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, CPIM) or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor expenditures, identify 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SAP Project Module

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy as a Project Financial Controller and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of our projects. In this dynamic position, you’ll partner with project managers and stakeholders to ensure projects run efficiently and profitably. From financial planning to performance analysis, your expertise will drive decisions that make a real impact.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving complex challenges, and want to contribute to a global leader in energy solutions, this is your chance to make a difference.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Monitor expenditures, identify 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.
• Assure compliance and enforcement of Business Unit Transformers specific finance directives and instructions, including the Group Accounting and Reporting Guidelines.
• Identify risks and assure proper risk management procedures including SOX controls are adequate and effective.
• Support in strategic planning and implementation of agreed to programs and plans.
• Review routine actual cost vs plan on a project by project basis.
• Support the Local Product Group (LPG) in budgeting and implementation of agreed to programs and plans to achieve these budgets.
• Assist with system (Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) support system) utilization and enhancements.
• Serve as a Consultant and Advisor to General Manager and Management Team Members.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and assure implementation and use to improve business performance.
• Perform analysis and reviews of proposals, performances, and actions within the BU, and recommend next steps.
• Assure proper financial reporting as required for the business.
• Push continuous improvements and cost reductions.
• Ensure coordination and cooperation with shared service centers.
• Follow and perform duties in accordance with the Hitachi Energy Code of Conduct

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance with a minimum of 2 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 2+ years in a multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial functions in engineering/manufacturing industries.
• Exceptional analytical, decision-making, and planning skills.
• Familiarity with SAP Project Module.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Professional certifications (CPA, CMA, CPIM) or MBA preferred.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to advancing a sustainable energy future.
• We offer global career growth opportunities and continuous learning programs.
• Join a diverse, inclusive team that values innovation and collaboration.