Robotics Project Controller/Senior Financial Analyst

Company: ABB
Location: Auburn
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Robotics Project Controller/Senior Financial Analyst
Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
In this role, you will be an integral part of Robotics business (RARO) US - referred as local division, within Robotics and Discrete Automation Business Area. Robotics Project Controller/Senior Financial Analyst supporting the Business line controller RARO US, business manager including project management team and working across business operations, and functions. The role is expected to have full responsibility and for setting up robust financial process, Internal controls and transparency in overall project and finance controlling tasks.
This position reports to
Business line controller, RARO US
Your responsibilities

• Project controlling process improvement: Take leadership role in leading project controlling tasks and establishing robust end to end process including project reviews, collaboratively working across project managers and their teams in mitigating risks throughout the execution of the project
• Tendering Stage: Support the tender manager on financial aspects. Provide input to negotiations on commercial issues and input in local risk review process
• Project Execution: Take lead working with project manager on financial aspects. Support the team in project invoices, financial accounting and reporting, drive towards optimization of project cash flow, and gross margin working together with broader project team, provide accurate forecasts of project's planned revenues/gross profit/cost to complete and involve in month end closing activities
• Support the Project Manager in coordinating and preparing monthly project reviews. Participate in preparing the project cost report
• Take lead in evaluating opportunity/risk identification, monitor that all required mitigation actions are timely implemented. Joint responsibility with the Project Manager for all financial aspects of the project including estimates and related cost-to complete
• Take leadership role in owning Internal controls and End to End process at reporting unit level. This includes establishing best practices, mitigating risks and implement sustained solution to remediate controls. Also, work directly with Assurance and Internal Control team and Audit team
• Work independently and take pro-active initiatives in improving financial analytics, reporting process, and improving quality of overall balance sheet and P&L (Profit and Loss) accounts
• Work together with the team in planning and forecasting processes and focus on forward looking business analytics Your background
  • Required -Degree in Accounting/Finance/Controlling and strong understanding of accounting and business process with minimum 5 years of experience in a finance, project controlling or related role
  • Experience working in SAP platform specific to project controlling tasks
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize tasks
  • Ability & desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Experience with finance tools and systems including process improvement
  • Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US Benefits
    • Retirement plan
    • Life insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Healthcare plan
    • Wellbeing program
      More about us
      ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation is a pioneer in robotics, machine automation and digital services, providing innovative solutions for a diverse range of industries, from automotive to electronics to logistics. As one of the world's leading robotics and machine automation suppliers, we have shipped over 500,000 robot solutions. We help our customers of all sizes to increase productivity, flexibility and simplicity and to improve output quality. We support their transition towards the connected and collaborative factory of the future. ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries. www.abb.com/roboticsWe look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Hybrid

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