Business Controller

The opportunity

The energy sector is changing fast, with unprecedented speed. Hitachi Energy has, with the portfolio of Grid Automation, a unique offer that will help and enable our customers to take on these new challenges. We are currently expanding our team and looking for a Business Controller to support our Grid Automation (GA) Products. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing financial performance and enabling strategic decision-making. Your responsibilities will include monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to evaluate business alternatives and recommend effective solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, international organization where your contributions will make a real impact. We offer a stimulating and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for growth and development. The location for this role is Västerås, Sweden.

How you'll make an impact

• Support on preparation of relevant financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting (monthly, quarterly, annual).

• Analysis of results, costs, profitability, sales orders, margin follow-up and cash flow analysis

• Monthly cost tracking and cost center follow-ups.

• Perform quality checks on financial reporting data

• Execute tasks in the areas of compliance and SOX controls.

• Participates in initiatives for continuous improvement

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or similar qualifications

• Proven experience in the area of finance and business controlling.

• Excellent accounting and analytical skills are essential.

• English, both written and spoken, is required. Swedish is considered an advantage.

• Very Good MS Excel and ERP (ideally SAP) skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, also across functional boundaries.

• Orientation on goal, proactive approach and problem-solving attitude.

• Collective agreement

• Flexible working hours

• Health care and wellness allowance

• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally

• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase

• Various training 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