**The opportunity**
**Hitachi Energy**
is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are now seeking a highly skilled and experienced
**Controlling & Planning Manager**
to take on a key finance leadership role within the
**corporate controlling area**
.


In this role, you will primarily focus on the
**corporate and functional areas**
, leading financial planning, analysis, and controlling activities for Hitachi Energy’s
**Nordic operations**
. Reporting directly to the
**Function and Legal Entity Controlling Lead for Europe**
, you will ensure compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in financial reporting while driving strategic initiatives to enhance business performance.


**How You’ll Make An Impact**
As
**Controlling & Planning Manager**
, you will lead and oversee the full spectrum of financial activities with a primary focus on the
**corporate and functional areas within the Nordic region**
. The role carries end-to-end responsibility for financial integrity, compliance, regulatory reporting, and the delivery of strategic financial insights to support business performance.



- Lead and manage all corporate function controlling activities for Nordic operations, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Drive financial reporting and performance analysis, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow forecasting, and regulatory submissions, while providing senior management with clear, actionable insights.
- Act as a finance business partner to functional leaders, supporting decision-making, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
- Collaborate closely with the Country Finance Director (CFD) and senior leadership on key strategic financial initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to management, providing guidance on investment decisions, risk management, regulatory impacts, and performance improvement opportunities.
- Partner with global and local controlling teams to assess financial performance, identify improvement measures, and ensure consistent application of best practices.
- Optimize cash flow and financial performance by analyzing revenue streams, cost structures, liabilities, and credit exposure, and recommending appropriate financial actions and instruments.
- Drive finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, independently managing complex processes while coaching and developing junior finance professionals.
- Lead and develop a multinational team of approximately 7 finance professionals, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

**Your Background**

- Professional experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis or Controlling, ideally within a multinational organization.
- Education: University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Leadership experience: Proven track record of leading and developing teams in a complex environment.
- Analytical capability: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and drive outcomes.
- Communication skills: Excellent ability to communicate and present financial insights clearly to stakeholders, including senior management and auditors.
- Accounting knowledge: Solid understanding of Swedish GAAP, IFRS, and applicable accounting standards.
- Technical & systems skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI, combined with hands-on experience in SAP FICO and related financial systems.
- Personal attributes: Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Languages: Fluency in Swedish and English, both written and spoken.

**What We Offer**

- 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

**More About Us**
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? You are welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!


Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Maria Lönnberg, +46 72-200 47 96; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107 38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 738 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström, carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com.


Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.


With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.


Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.