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Senior Project Controller

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In-Office
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Senior level
In-Office
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Senior level
Provide financial control across project lifecycles, partnering with project managers on commercial matters, forecasts, profitability, cash performance, invoicing, collections, currency exposure, bonds, guarantees, and tax alignment. Prepare monthly project reviews, identify financial risks and opportunities, and translate project data into actionable insights. The role requires strong Excel skills, financial or project-controlling experience, stakeholder collaboration, and fluent English.
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Location:

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom     

Job ID:

R0105173

Date Posted:

2026-08-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Finance

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Controller. Be part of Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service group, as a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy systems.

Join a project-driven environment where financial governance, forecast accuracy, and cash discipline directly shape delivery outcomes. You will work closely with Project Management and cross-functional teams to provide clear financial insight, support decision-making, and strengthen project performance

Location, (Remote) anywhere in UK with some travel to Birmingham Offices

(Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)

How you'll make an impact:

  • Provide financial support across the full project lifecycle (tender → execution → warranty), ensuring transparency and control.

  • Partner with Project Managers on commercial and financial matters, translating data into clear insights and supporting decisions.

  • Support profitability and cash performance by identifying risks and opportunities early and contributing to mitigation actions.

  • Coordinate and prepare monthly project reviews and forecasts, ensuring reliable financial insight and consistency.

  • Support financial processes including invoicing, cash collection, currency exposure tracking, bonds & guarantees, and tax alignment with relevant functions

Your Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar.

  • Strong Excel capability; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage.

  • Experience in project or tender controlling in a project-based environment is beneficial.

  • A structured approach with the ability to move from data to insight to action.

  • Comfortable working with multiple stakeholders in an international environment.

  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

  • Generous annual leave plus public holidays with the ability to buying & selling leave days  

  • Generous Bonus plan

  • Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions

  • Private healthcare for our employees

  • Health screening program and Dental Plan

  • Maternity, paternity, parental leave

  • Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection

  • Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)  

  • Employee Assistance Program

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location, and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations and some flexible benefits may require employee contribution.

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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.
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As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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