Business Controller, Induction Machines, Large Motors and Generators

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This position reports to

Local Division Business Controller

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for a Business Controller to join our Large Motors and Generators Division’s Induction Business Unit in Helsinki. You will be acting as a business partner to the Regional Division Manager, Europe optimizing the financial performance within the Division and Business Unit. You will be supporting effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing and interpreting financial data, as well as evaluating various business alternatives and recommending the most appropriate business solutions. We offer a challenging position in an international and dynamic working environment with diverse duties which cover multiple dimensions of financial management. Additionally, you have a possibility to manage a small controlling team in the Estonian factory. Business Controller will a member of the unit’s management team. The role requires presence in Helsinki approximately 50% of working time. You will be mainly accountable for: •Responsibility of the financial management for a global business unit •Translating business strategy into business plans and monitoring of measurable targets •Financial reporting including monthly closing, forecasting and planning •Driving appropriate cost structure, cash flow, productivity optimization and capital efficiency, monitoring progress achieved and providing insight and analysis to support operational decision making •Supporting the organization in ensuring that the company governance model and internal controls are in place and implemented in the unit •Optimizing finance performance, developing finance systems, tools and relevant processes with the support of the local finance team •Leading, providing guidance and participating or facilitating best practice sharing to ensure alignment and consistency of controlling practices •Ensuring timely and efficient communication with relevant stakeholders Business Controller reports to the Local Division Business Controller as per ABB’s Finance-to-Finance principle.

Qualifications for the role

• Several years’ experience of business controlling roles, preferably in a global setting
• Excellent knowledge of processes and tools, e.g. SAP in finance with a strong business acumen
• Track record of execution and delivering results in international environment
• Good collaboration and communications skills
• Good leadership skills, experience managing teams is an asset
• Working proficiency in Finnish and English, any other language is an asset
• Recognized as a great team player and appreciated for collaboration and business partnering skills
• M.Sc. degree in a relevant field

More about us

The Large Motors and Generators Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. From general purpose to highly customized designs, synchronous motors and high voltage induction motors provide high efficiency, reliability and availability across all major indus-tries and applications, including some in the toughest and most demanding environments. The division also has a long track record of designing and building generators for wide range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and data centers. For more information please contact Local Division Business Controller, Jonas Fagerlund, tel. +358 50 3341257. Please apply for the position by January 12, 2025. We look forward to receiving your application. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid