Junior Project Controller

Posted:
4/7/2026, 3:14:36 AM

Location(s):
Gothenburg, Sweden

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Location:

Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0119416

Date Posted:

2026-04-07

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity


We are looking for a Junior Project Controller to join our Power Consulting department in Gothenburg. This role is ideal for someone at the beginning of their finance career who wants to grow, take responsibility, and develop strong financial project management skills in an international environment.

You will work in a mixed role where the primary focus will be supporting the Swedish team with daily administrative tasks such as order handling and invoicing, as well as other project controlling activities. Similar support is also needed, to some extent, for other Power Consulting units, which provides an opportunity to work cross-border. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with project managers, gain insight into the full project lifecycle, and contribute to financially sound project execution.
 

How you´ll make an impact

  • Provide financial support across the full project lifecycle: tendering, project execution, close-out, and warranty.
  • Support tender and project managers with financial input including cost calculations, risk reviews, and forecasts.
  • Ensure correctness of monthly project balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.
  • Responsible for monthly invoicing, customer and supplier creation and purchase requisitions
  • Support monthly project reviews and preparation of project cost reports.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within project controlling processes and tools.
  • Support controllers with ad hoc financial tasks.

Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or another finance related field.
  • Strong communication skills in English and Swedish.
  • Basic understanding of financial processes and reporting.
  • Beneficial: previous experience in finance, administration, or project environments.
  • Comfortable using Excel and interested in working with data.
  • Proactive, structured and comfortable managing multiple tasks.

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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

Welcome to apply now. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43.
All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Antra Volujevica, [email protected]

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Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology