Project Controller

Job Description: Project Controller The Opportunity As a Project Controller, you will support the financial and commercial performance of projects by maintaining cost, revenue, cash flow, and forecast accuracy throughout execution. You will review tender financial elements, support contractual and risk evaluations, update estimated cost to complete, forecast revenue in line with contract requirements, and maintain financial records within SAP. The role includes monitoring actual versus forecast performance, identifying cost impacts and margin changes, forecasting balance sheet positions, supporting claims management activities, and partnering with project teams on commercial matters. You will lead project financial review discussions, provide visibility of project status to management, and ensure compliance with governance and accounting requirements. By helping maintain accurate financial forecasting, risk visibility, and commercial control across project activities, you contribute to the effective execution of grid projects that support power system reliability and ongoing development of energy infrastructure. How You’ll Make an Impact 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 accordance with IFRS requirements. 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. Your Background Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. Experience in POC revenue recognition. Knowledge of IFRS/US GAAP accounting requirements and revenue recognition assumptions. Experience maintaining forecast integrity and financial records in SAP/ERP systems. Minimum 3 years' experience More About Us You will gain exposure to project finance, commercial management, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration within energy infrastructure projects. Work on innovative energy technologies. Collaborate with experienced professionals across project, commercial, contract, and finance functions. Access learning and development opportunities. Receive health and retirement benefits. Benefit from paid leave and workplace flexibility programs. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr