Local Finance Manager – Automotive (m/f/d)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.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
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Cluster Finance Manager Robotics

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a financial business partner to the relevant business manager to optimize the financial performance within the Automotive Business Line within the Robotics & Discrete Automation business area. Each day, you will take the lead to support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to evaluate various business alternatives. You will also showcase your expertise by recommending the most appropriate business solutions.The work model for the role is: #LI-HybridThis role is contributing to the Robotics & Discrete Automation business area in Friedberg, Germany. Main stakeholders are middle management, department heads, team leaders and regulatory authorities.You will be mainly accountable for:•\tShape business unit strategy, assess financial impact, develop scenarios, and offer actionable recommendations.•\tTranslate strategy into business plans, monitoring measurable targets closely.•\tDrive business planning and forecasting for your area.•\tManage cost structure, optimize productivity, and ensure capital efficiency, including proactive cash flow management.•\tLead cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic goals.•\tEnsure transparent financial reporting, implement internal controls, maintain regulatory compliance, and mitigate business risks while upholding data quality and closing schedules.•\tEstablishing effective communication with internal stakeholders to promptly identify and address operational, work quality, and efficiency improvement opportunities within your area of responsibility.

Qualifications for the role

Ability to demonstrate your experience in project and business controlling with 5+ years of experience in these fields, demonstrating a strong sense of personal responsibility and an innate drive to excel, consistently taking ownership of tasks and projects to achieve exceptional results.Possess an enhanced knowledge of risk management and project business.You are passionate about attention to detail, accuracy, and multitasking, and you are innovative around collaboration and solution-focused approaches.A degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or similar.You are at ease communicating in German and English.

More about us

ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation Business area provides robotics, and machine and factoryautomation including products, software, solutions and services. Revenues are generated both fromdirect sales to end users as well as from indirect sales mainly through system integrators and machinebuilders. www.abb.com/roboticsWe value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryInterested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool.In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preferenceABB AGYour contact is: ABB PersonalDirekt+49 (0) 621 381 3500ABB Data Privacy Statement:\thttps://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate