Project Controller

Location: Krakow, Lesser Poland, Poland Job ID: R0150180 Date Posted: 2026-11-04 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SERVICES SP. Z O.O. Profession (Job Category): Finance Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity: As a Project Controller, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial and commercial success of complex projects within Hitachi Energy. Acting as a trusted business partner to the Project Manager, Local Stakeholders/Functions e.g. Operations, Engineering, SCM etc. you will provide financial leadership across multiple projects, ensuring strong governance, profitability, cash flow optimization, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence business decisions, shape project execution strategies, and ensure that financial objectives are achieved while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements. Your expertise will contribute to effective project planning, forecasting, commercial management, taxation compliance, and financial reporting, enabling successful project delivery and sustainable business growth. You will have the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, operations, and project execution, supporting strategic initiatives that advance the global energy transition. This role offers a dynamic environment where analytical rigor, commercial acumen, leadership, and stakeholder management combine to create meaningful impact for customers, business, and society. How You'll Make an Impact: Partner with Project Managers, Local Stakeholders/Functions e.g. Operations, Engineering, SCM etc. and Business Leaders to provide financial and commercial guidance across multiple projects. Develop and manage project financial execution plans, including revenue recognition, billing strategies, cash flow forecasting, taxation considerations, and commercial requirements. Drive project financial performance by optimizing cash flow, profitability, revenue realization, and working capital throughout the project lifecycle. Lead project governance processes and support the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial, commercial, operational, and contractual risks. Coordinate and facilitate project reviews, ensuring accurate forecasts, cost-to-complete assessments, and alignment of financial performance expectations. Provide commercial leadership by supporting contract execution, claims management, supplier back-charges, insurance cases, and commercial negotiations. Monitor foreign exchange exposure, guarantees, bonds, taxation matters, and compliance requirements to protect business interests. Ensure adherence to corporate governance, internal controls, integrity standards, and applicable regulatory requirements across assigned projects. Collaborate with project controls, planning, supply chain, finance, and operational teams to drive data-based decision-making and successful project outcomes. Mentor and support project team members while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and integrity. Your Background: CMA/MBA or bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline. 3-5 years of experience in Project Controlling, Commercial Finance, Project Finance, or related business partnering roles. Strong understanding of project accounting, cost control, revenue recognition, forecasting, and financial reporting. Knowledge of cash flow management. Experience working in project-driven industries such as energy, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, or industrial sectors. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial insights into business recommendations and actions. Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across multiple levels of the organization. Proficiency in spoken and written English, with experience working in cross-functional and global environments. Advanced/professional German language skills (Minimum b2 level, C1 preferred) enabling regular, active participation in Project meetings 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 benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes: Competitive salary and incentives Well-being and care Paid and unpaid leave Flexible work options Benefits that support your financial security You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process. Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully. 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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. Background Screening and Security Checks 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.