At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

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Run What Runs the World 

At ABB, we help important industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.  

Every person here makes that happen. By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world’s best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level. 

Because at ABB, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a PDP Controller, you’ll take on challenges that transform industries and drive innovation. We give you the market-leading expertise, technology, and opportunity, and you own the challenge to make an impact that matters. 

It won’t always be easy. Growing takes grit. Innovating takes the courage to try, fail, learn, and succeed. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. 

Your Role: Own the Challenge/Take on the Journey 

(1) Strategy  

-Function as a key partner to the JP PDP Manager in determining PDP strategy, coordinating with Global Robotics 

and BL strategy, implementation, and coordination of implementation as needed. 

-Maintain constant communication with the LBL Manager regarding financial, market, and customer conditions 

and outlook. 

(2) Business Planning 

-Oversee JP PDP's business planning process and various Country CFOs, LBL Controllers, Global Automotive Controllers, Global Automotive Controllers, and Local Business Line Managers. 

Evaluate the financial impact of various business decisions and recommend countermeasures. 

(3) Performance  

-Contribute to the definition of key performance indicators, identify problems and advise management on action plans and operational strategies to be resolved. 

-Promote appropriate cost structure and productivity, optimization and capital efficiency. Strengthening OPEX is a key requirement. 

4) Internal Controls and Compliance  

-Ensure transparency in financial reporting and disclosure. Define and implement internal controls over financial and non-financial operations. Ensures compliance with corporate and national standards, regulations, and guidelines Support internal and external audits. 

5) Financial Reporting  

-Ensures financial reporting management according to defined quality standards and mandatory ABACUS closing schedules. Oversee all local PG financial reporting, business planning, budgeting and forecasting. 

(6) Cash Flow  

-Manage and closely monitor LBL's cash flow and take steps to improve net working capital management. 

(7) Risk Management  

-Evaluate business risk exposures and define risk mitigation strategies to reduce the impact on local BL business performance. 

-Implement global risk review procedures and processes to minimize financial risks and exposures. 

(8) Contract and Proposal Review  

-Review details of orders and contracts to verify accuracy compared to proposal and/or standard. Advise on financial and commercial aspects of proposals, contract terms, risk considerations, contract structuring, tax issues, cash flow analysis, assignment terms, and other related issues. 

-Reviews and approves full cost models and price lists. 

(9) Internal stakeholders  

-Ensure timely and efficient communication with the Country Administration, BL Administration, Accounting Center and other internal customers to identify and discuss issues to improve JP PDP operations, work quality and efficiency. 

(10) HR  

-Mentors, motivates and develops direct and indirect subordinates in accordance with HR policies. 

Work with cutting-edge technology and top experts to engineer solutions that shape the future. 

What it takes to Run what runs the world 

University graduate or above  

【Japanese】JLPT N1 level or above in Japanese language 

【English】Business level English (reading, writing and speaking) 

Knowledge in 3+ years of factory accounting experience. 
 

Available to work in Shimada or travel to Shimada twice a week

At least 3 years of experience in Business Management (Management accounting, cost accounting, and operations management experience preferred)  

A mindset to innovate, take ownership, and drive continuous improvement. 

Why ABB? 

A global market leader redefining industries through technology and expertise. 

Results that matter—what we run here, runs the world. 

Autonomy & Ownership—we trust you to implement solutions. 

Run What Runs the World—join a team that drives progress forward. 
 

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.