About the role
The opportunity
In this role, you partner closely with business stakeholders to drive performance. You will lead the Unit Controlling Team and play a central role in shaping business outcomes. Through financial insight and strong collaboration, and by monitoring and interpreting financial data, you evaluate alternatives and recommend actions, you enable confident, fact‑based decisions.
You will have the opportunity to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on financial leadership. Your goal is that your work ensures the business delivers sustainable results over time and deliver high standards in accounting policies and controls that are always maintained. This position offers broad exposure in a global, product‑driven organization, where financial governance, internal control, and compliance are core to your responsibility.
How you’ll make an impact
Shape and execute business unit strategy, aligned with overall direction
Translate strategy into business plans, forecasts, and measurable financial targets
Drive performance through insights, decision support, and proactive action plans
Optimize cost structure, cash flow, productivity, and capital efficiency
Identify and manage financial and commercial risks, ensuring transparency and control
Lead and develop the Unit Controlling team while strengthening collaboration across the organization
Support planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end closing activities
Act as a key contributor to the centralized global controlling organization
Your background
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or equivalent
Approximately 7-10 years of experience in Finance and Controlling, and solid knowledge of business and financial controlling, preferably from a product or production‑oriented businesses
Experience leading teams, including remote teams, and working close to the business.
Experience in ERP (SAP).
You are customer‑focused, with strong commercial and communication skills, and thrives in a complex environment
Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish or other languages are an additional asset.
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 About Us
In this role, you will be based at our site in Finnslätten, Västerås, with frequent presence at the office required.
Recruiting manager Sebastiano Inferrera, sebastiano.inferrera@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Nicole Bergman, nicole.bergman@hitachienergy.com
Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari, +46 107-38 13 45; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin, +46 107-38 15 12