Location:Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsJob ID: R0112725Date Posted:2025-12-04Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.Profession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The opportunityAt Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are looking for a highly motivated Business Financial Controller to join our Grid Automation unit, supporting operations in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. This role can be based in Rotterdam (NL) or Zaventem (BE).As a local Business Controller, you will play a key role in enabling effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data. You will ensure accurate reporting, compliance with standards, and provide financial insights that drive operational excellence and strategic growth.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Deliver monthly closings, forecasts, and full financial packages on time, ensuring accuracy and reliability.</li><li>Collaborate with key stakeholders and business managers to support operational decision-making.</li><li>Provide financial support across the full project lifecycle — from tendering to execution, close-out, and warranty.</li><li>Monitor KPIs to optimize cost structures and improve productivity.</li><li>Perform quality checks on reporting data, including analytical reviews of major fluctuations and FX impacts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS standards, and internal controls; support internal and external audits.</li><li>Drive transparency in financial reporting and disclosures.</li><li>Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and contribute to transformation initiatives.</li><li>Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.</li><li>5–7 years of experience in finance and business control; project control experience is a plus.</li><li>Strong accounting, analytical, and communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office and solid knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or S4).</li><li>A collaborative team player with a proactive, goal-oriented mindset.</li><li>Fluent in English (written and spoken); Dutch and French are an advantage.</li></ul>More about usWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to plan rules):<ul><li>Pension plan</li><li>Bonus</li><li>Enhanced leave programs — 32 days of paid time off (PTO) in Belgium and 40 days PTO if you are located in Netherlands</li><li>Continuous learning and development opportunities</li><li>Flexible working arrangements. 3 days/week working from home.</li></ul></div><h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This 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. </h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

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Location:Rotterdam, South Holland, NetherlandsJob ID: R0112725Date Posted:2025-12-04Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.Profession (Job Category):FinanceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The opportunityAt Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are looking for a highly motivated Business Financial Controller to join our Grid Automation unit, supporting operations in the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. This role can be based in Rotterdam (NL) or Zaventem (BE).As a local Business Controller, you will play a key role in enabling effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data. You will ensure accurate reporting, compliance with standards, and provide financial insights that drive operational excellence and strategic growth.How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Deliver monthly closings, forecasts, and full financial packages on time, ensuring accuracy and reliability.</li><li>Collaborate with key stakeholders and business managers to support operational decision-making.</li><li>Provide financial support across the full project lifecycle — from tendering to execution, close-out, and warranty.</li><li>Monitor KPIs to optimize cost structures and improve productivity.</li><li>Perform quality checks on reporting data, including analytical reviews of major fluctuations and FX impacts.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, IFRS standards, and internal controls; support internal and external audits.</li><li>Drive transparency in financial reporting and disclosures.</li><li>Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses and contribute to transformation initiatives.</li><li>Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field.</li><li>5–7 years of experience in finance and business control; project control experience is a plus.</li><li>Strong accounting, analytical, and communication skills.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Office and solid knowledge of ERP systems (SAP or S4).</li><li>A collaborative team player with a proactive, goal-oriented mindset.</li><li>Fluent in English (written and spoken); Dutch and French are an advantage.</li></ul>More about usWe pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to plan rules):<ul><li>Pension plan</li><li>Bonus</li><li>Enhanced leave programs — 32 days of paid time off (PTO) in Belgium and 40 days PTO if you are located in Netherlands</li><li>Continuous learning and development opportunities</li><li>Flexible working arrangements. 3 days/week working from home.</li></ul></div><h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This 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.&nbsp;</h2>

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