M&S Controller ELSB/SP/IP/EM

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.

This position reports to

M&S Finance Manager APAC

Your role and responsibilities

Mission Statement: Act as a business partner to the relevant business manager. Lead local team to optimize financial performance within an assigned Division. Support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data in order to evaluate various business alternatives and recommend the most appropriate business solutions. Main Accountabilities: 1. Strategy Contributes to the definition of the strategy for the division. Serve as the key partner for the relevant business leader in determining strategy for area of responsibility, aligning with wider strategy, implementing, and making adjustments in implementation as needed. Maintains constant contact with relevant other managers and team members regarding financial, market and customer situation and outlook. 2. Business planning and forecasting Translates strategy into business plans and establishes measurable targets. Oversees the business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility. Evaluate financial implications of various strategic decisions, build scenarios and recommend actions. 3. Business performance and decision support Monitors progress achieved and provides insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identifies issues, and advises management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve. Drives appropriate cost structure, productivity optimization, and capital efficiency. Manages and closely monitors the cash flow and takes action to improve Net Working Capital. 4. Risk management Identifies and communicates commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business propositions. Executes risk review procedures and processes in line with global policies and standards to minimize commercial and financial risks and exposure. 5. Financial reporting and business information Establishes and oversees processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information. Ensures high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules. 6. Internal controls and Compliance Ensures transparency in financial reporting and disclosures. Defines and implements internal controls regarding financial and non-financial operations. Ensures compliance with corporate and country standards, regulations, and guidelines. Supports internal and external audits. 7. Communication with internal stakeholders Ensures timely and efficient communication with relevant team members and other internal customers to identify and discuss issues for improvement of operations, work quality and efficiency for area of responsibility.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor degree or Master degree in Accounting
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Minimum 5+ years experiences in SAP Experiences mainly in SD, FI/CO Module, CFA/CMA/CPA Certification
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in business analyst, finance controller and financial reporting
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, communication, time management and leader-ship skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and create an inclusive environment with people at all levels of the organization.

More about us

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