Strategic Project Cost & Forecasting Lead

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Workplace flexibility programs

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Cost Estimation Specialist Professional to support the financial and commercial performance of grid projects. You will maintain cost, revenue, cash flow, and forecast accuracy, review tender elements, and ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP within SAP.

You will lead project financial reviews with the Project Manager, partner with cross-functional teams, and help manage risk, claims, and balance sheet forecasts as projects evolve.

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in the United States with Hitachi Energy.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in project cost estimation/finance.
• Experience with POC revenue recognition.
• Knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP accounting requirements.
• Experience maintaining forecast integrity and financial records in SAP/ERP.

Responsibilities

• Review tender financial, commercial, and tax aspects with the Tender Manager, including cash-flow and exposure curve preparation.
• Monitor contractual terms and conditions and provide input during negotiations and risk review activities.
• Update and maintain Estimated Cost to Complete and planned costs as project conditions change.
• Forecast revenue, incorporate approved changes, and maintain revenue recognition assumptions in IFRS/US GAAP compliance.
• Monitor actual versus forecast performance and identify cost overruns, margin impacts, and savings opportunities.
• Lead monthly project financial review discussions with the Project Manager and present forecast, risk, opportunity, and cash flow updates.
• Maintain forecast integrity in SAP, reconcile forecast values to project financial records, and forecast balance sheet positions.
• Act as a financial business partner to the Project Manager, supporting commercial performance, risk visibility, and claims management activities.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Project cost control

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk assessment

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Cost Estimation Specialist Professional to support the financial and commercial performance of grid projects. You will maintain cost, revenue, cash flow, and forecast accuracy, review tender elements, and ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP within SAP.

You will lead project financial reviews with the Project Manager, partner with cross-functional teams, and help manage risk, claims, and balance sheet forecasts as projects evolve.