Local Finance Manager (m/f/d)

ABB Inc; Friedberg (Hessen); On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Flexible work

Training & development

Childcare subsidy

Coaching programs

Job summary

ABB AG in Friedberg, Germany, seeks a seasoned Financial Business Partner to optimize the Robotics unit's financial performance. You will partner with business managers to analyze data, model scenarios, and support strategic decision making.

You will drive planning, forecasting, cost governance, and internal controls, while communicating clearly with German and English stakeholders across functions and regulatory authorities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project and business controlling experience.
• Strong focus on risk management and project business.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Act as financial business partner to the relevant business manager.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret financial data to evaluate alternatives.
• Translate strategy into business plans and monitor targets.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost governance for the Robotics unit.
• Ensure transparent reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cost control

Cross-functional collaboration

German/English communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

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.This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.This Position reports to:Finance ManagerKey responsibilitiesIn 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 Robotics 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.This role is contributing to the Robotics business area in Friedberg, Germany. Main stakeholders are middle management, department heads, team leaders and regulatory authorities.You will be mainly accountable for:Shape business unit strategy, assess financial impact, develop scenarios, and offer actionable recommendations.Translate strategy into business plans, monitoring measurable targets closely.Drive business planning and forecasting for your area.Manage cost structure, optimize productivity, and ensure capital efficiency, including proactive cash flow management.Lead cross-functional initiatives aligned with strategic goals.Ensure transparent financial reporting, implement internal controls, maintain regulatory compliance, and mitigate business risks while upholding data quality and closing schedules.Establish 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 roleAbility 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.BenefitsCompany pension planFlexible working modelsProfessional training and development opportunitiesChildcare subsidy for children under three years of ageIndividual coaching and personal development programsPlease note: in the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.ABB AG+49 (0) 621 381 3500We 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.