Cluster Project Controller Nordics

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The energy sector is today changing fast, with unprecedented speed. Hitachi Energy has, with the portfolio of Grid Automation, a unique offering that will help and enable our customers to take on these new challenges.

In this role you will build up a new role as Cluster Project Controller for Grid Automation Systems Finland and Sweden. You will work closely with the different Project Managers in both countries to optimize the financial performance of the projects. This role reports to the business controller for the cluster and is based in Västeras, Sweden.

Your responsibility

• Manage all project controlling and financial management activities
• Analyze project requirements with project team
• Forecast revenue on the financials for the projects to make sure that IFRS and local regulations are followed
• Together with project managers ensure correct forecasting of cash and follow up to prevent potential overdue in the projects
• Monitor projects’ progress and regularly analyze project critical path activities to ensure all critical activities and project milestones are progressed to the plan and support managers to optimize resources
• Administer the change order system and advise project management as well as business controlling on cost impact of potential changes and ensure estimate is current and reflects changes
• Hedges of different currencies and calculation on FX effects
• Handle bonds and guarantees
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, business administration management engineering or other related field
• You have meritorious previous experience with similar tasks
• Good knowledge of SAP with excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Team spirit, strong commercial and communication skills and structured thinking
• Fluency in written and spoken English, Swedish and Finnish a plus

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 a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Hiring Manager Doris Grimm, doris.grimm@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Skogeby, +46 107-38 16 42; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark +46 107 38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 107 38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Renee Lundgren, renee.lundgren@hitachienergy.com