Senior Energy Projects Coordinator

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Finance

Full time

Remote

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Controller. Be part of Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service group, as a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy systems.

Join a project-driven environment where financial governance, forecast accuracy, and cash discipline directly shape delivery outcomes. You will work closely with Project Management and cross-functional teams to provide clear financial insight, support decision-making, and strengthen project performance

Location, (Remote) anywhere in UK with some travel to Birmingham Offices

(Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position)

Provide financial support across the full project lifecycle (tender → execution → warranty), ensuring transparency and control.

Partner with Project Managers on commercial and financial matters, translating data into clear insights and supporting decisions.

Support profitability and cash performance by identifying risks and opportunities early and contributing to mitigation actions.

Coordinate and prepare monthly project reviews and forecasts, ensuring reliable financial insight and consistency.

Support financial processes including invoicing, cash collection, currency exposure tracking, bonds & guarantees, and tax alignment with relevant functions

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar.

Strong Excel capability; experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is an advantage.

Experience in project or tender controlling in a project-based environment is beneficial.

A structured approach with the ability to move from data to insight to action.

Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. Generous annual leave plus public holidays with the ability to buying & selling leave days ​

Generous Bonus plan

Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions​

Private healthcare for our employees​

Health screening program and Dental Plan​

Maternity, paternity, parental leave ​

Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection ​

Employee Assistance Program ​​​

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location, and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations and some flexible benefits may require employee contribution.

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