Business Controller

The opportunity

Step into a pivotal role as Business Controller and help shape the financial direction of our global HVDC organization. In this position, you'll lead business planning and forecasting, translating financial insights into impactful actions that support strategic decision-making. You'll collaborate closely with business leaders, ensure accurate reporting across global units, and drive cost-efficient structures that enable innovation and performance. If you're motivated by influence, collaboration, and the chance to make a real impact on a worldwide product group, this is your opportunity to thrive.

This position is based in Ludvika, Sweden.

How you'll make an impact

• Leads business planning and forecasting, acting as the main interface to the Business Manager.
• Prepares accurate financial forecasts for the global HVDC product group and aligns them with project execution plans.
• Analyzes financial impacts of decisions and advises line functions, factories, and R&D; supports annual budget and hourly rate updates.
• Drives cost structure optimization, line function controlling, and productivity improvements.
• Ensures no under-absorption occurs; identifies root causes and implements corrective actions when needed.
• Manages budgeting, tracking of financial KPIs, and maintains controlling tools; provides insight and analysis for decision-making.
• Ensures adherence to standard controlling processes across global units, oversees cost reviews, and ensures accurate, timely reporting and financial closings.
• Maintains high-quality financial data, transparency, internal controls, and ensures timely audit documentation and coordination for HVDC P&L and balance sheet.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related area.
• Relevant industry experience in business controlling, financial planning & analysis, and project controlling within a similar industry.
• Strong financial knowledge supported by a formal financial degree.
• Proven leadership skills to collaborate with local teams and global units and drive change initiatives.
• Good knowledge of SAP and MS Excel is necessary.
• English, both written and spoken, is required. Swedish and/or other languages are considered an advantage.
• Self-motivated, goal-orientated, and driven person with an ambition to learn and develop, capable of working both alone and as part of a team.

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

We are looking for a variety of people with the right mindset to join our team so don't hesitate to apply even though you don't meet all requirements. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled with short notice.

Recruiting manager Ritesh Rai, ritesh.rai@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Mikael Hjort, + 46 107 38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107 38 21 85. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Christian.falevik@hotmail.com

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Client-provided location(s): Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-183810

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-25T18:44:51