Project Controller Specialist

Diversity + collaboration = great innovation
At Hitachi Energy, we live by this powerful equation.

Together with customers and partners, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for everyone. We will only recognize this future when everyone has a seat at the table in an inclusive and collaborative culture.

That's why we created Diversity 360.

Mission Statement: Act as business partner to the Project Controllers, Project Managers & Local Business Controllers, responsible for all financial and commercial matters and actively driving the project's performance.

Main responsibilities:

Project execution: Prepares a Project Financial Execution Plan (as part of an overall Project Execution Plan covering all financial, commercial and tax aspects such as revenue recognition methods, billing plan, payment securities, GST and other indirect taxes, consortium administration, etc.). Taking accountability and supports on project invoicing, manages currency risk, tax issues, bonds, and guarantees, financial accounting and reporting (including project site accounting), drives and seeks for optimization of project cash flow, Revenues and GM contribution together with Senior Project Controllers / Project Managers as needed.

Monitoring and review: Establishes project governance process. Participates in opportunity/risk identification ensure that all required mitigation actions are timely implemented. Drives, co-ordinates and prepares monthly project reviews jointly with the SPC / PM. Reviews and has joint responsibility for all financial aspects of the project including estimate at completion and related cost-to-complete, forecasted Revenues and Cash Flow, Risks and Opportunities assessment and ensure alignment with other functions including Project Controls, planning/scheduling Commercial terms.

Promotes commercial awareness in the project team and provides commercial input to the project execution plan (such as T&Cs in supply management, claims, back-to-back conditions). Drives claim management, back-charges and insurance cases and monitors the proper follow up together with the Contract Manager/Project Manager upstream (towards customer), as well as downstream (towards suppliers)

Compliance & Internal Control: Follows up on internal project audit reports and ensures timely implementation of all required actions related to projects under responsibility. Is responsible for adherence to corporate governance, integrity, assurance, internal control, group charter, business specific directives and instructions.

Your background

2-5 years of Project Controlling experience.

Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration with MBA in Finance desirable.

Experience in controlling or project management within controlling (manage budget, revenue recognition, all general project management, invoice tracking).

High Level working knowledge in SAP HANA.

Desirable knowledge of the SAP ERP system modules: PS, FICO, MM and SD.

Experience with Business Intelligence Reports and Internet Applications is desirable.
Advanced level English.

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