FP&A Analysis Analyst

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Bengaluru, India seeks an FP&A professional to analyze performance vs budgets, support forecasting, and deliver financial insights across divisions. You will prepare MIS reports, evaluate capital investments, and contribute to standardizing processes in a global environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, SAP FICO/S4HANA/COPA experience, and effective communication with cross-functional teams. Join ABB to influence strategic planning and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Analytical mindset for budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong communication skills in English, with clear stakeholder engagement.
• Experience with SAP FICO, S/4HANA, and COPA modules is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance vs budget and forecast; benchmark KPIs.
• Close books and generate MIS reports across divisions/functions.
• Analyze product/customer profitability and run what-if scenarios.
• Evaluate capital investments using NPV/IRR; compute labour and overhead rates.
• Support organization-wide financial reporting, planning, and forex valuations.
• Validate data accuracy and support audits; prepare dashboards for reviews.
• Provide FP&A training and drive process improvements to automate tasks.
• Identify opportunities for standardization across countries and units.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Fluent English

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

SAP FICO

S/4HANA

COPA

MS Office

Job description

About ABB

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This Position reports to: FP&A CoE Hub Business Area Lead

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performing analysis of business performance versus budget and forecast. Performing bench-marking of key performance indicators with external and internal peers.
• Performing closing activities and MIS reports for the respective business / functions. Working with the other financial professionals in Divisions / Hubs / Countries / Functions to understand and analyze the drivers of financial performance and identify trends.
• Preparing and analyzing Product / Customer profitability. Financial analysis for various “what if” scenarios and sensitivity analysis and the overall impact to the Divisions.
• Perform Capital investment evaluation using NPV / IRR techniques. Preparing allocation cycles and calculation of Labour hour rates and overhead absorption rate for different business sce-narios. Performing cost / benefit analysis and analysis of inventories, NWC. Preparing and ana-lyzing ad-hoc reports as per division’s / function’s request.
• Analysis of overhead under / over absorption indicating root cause. Supporting preparation of relevant organization financial reporting, business planning & forecasting. Supporting forex valuations, hedging, audits & Group on special projects.
• Validating accuracy of financial data and business information and reports by performing rec-onciliation and review of exception. Active participation in business process /project reviews / functions review, assisting in target setting, & strategic planning & analyzing performance of portfolio for various segments and presenting financial dashboards for business review. Ensuring processes and controls within own area of responsibility are designed and implemented in line with Group and unit requirements.
• Providing training to FP&A Analysts and onboarding of new employees. Optimize own performance to increase productivity by developing automated solutions, eliminating duplications, coordinating information requirements. Recommend changes of process standards and procedures to improve the timely performance of process activities.
• Identify areas for process / report standardization across different countries, divisions and business units. Ensure processes and controls within own area of responsibility are designed and implemented in line with Group and unit requirements. Maintain proper audit trail and documentation for future tax / internal / external audits and reviews.

Qualifications For The Role

• Total 3-5 Year of experience in financial planning and analysis in Manufacturing industry (Man-date) - Budgeting, Forecasting, P&L, Variance Analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Thorough / detail-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills. Fluent in English.
• Hands on experience in SAP FICO, S/4HANA and COPA modules
• Basic Knowledge of Sales & Distribution, Production planning, Projects, Material master modules in SAP
• Experience with MS Office
• Ability to work with diverse teams across different countries. Self-motivated with a strong commitment to quality.

More about us

ABB Finance is a trusted partner to the business and a world-class team who delivers forward-looking insights that drive sustainable long-term results and operates with the highest standards. We value people from different backgrounds.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.