Local Business and Project Controller, India

ABB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Robotics in Bangalore, India seeks a seasoned finance professional to join as Project Controller. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and drive precise financial reporting across projects.

The role requires CA/CMA/MBA Finance with 8–12 years in business or project finance, strong accounting knowledge, SAP ERP experience, and robust stakeholder management to support strategic decisions and governance.

Qualifications

• CA/CMA/MBA Finance with 8–12 years of experience in Business Finance or Project Controlling
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and closing
• Experience in project reviews, revenue recognition, profitability analysis, cash flow management, and reporting
• Hands-on SAP ERP experience; exposure to CFIN and financial transformation projects
• Knowledge of contract management, risk management, internal controls, audit requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee project financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis to ensure alignment with project objectives and schedules
• Act as Project Controller, driving project reviews, monitoring revenue, gross margins, cash flow, net working capital, cost variances, and overall project financial performance
• Ensure accurate and timely project financial reporting, including balance sheet, income statement, project status reports, forecasts, and monthly book closures
• Support commercial and contractual activities including contract reviews, change orders, claims management, risk reviews, proposal evaluations, and contract structuring
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, ABB policies, global standards, statutory regulations, and governance requirements while proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks
• Partner with business leaders and the Local Division Controller on MIS reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, strategic initiatives, treasury activities, and continuous process improvements

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CA / CMA / MBA Finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP ERP

CFIN exposure

Financial transformation experience

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:

Country Finance Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide key support to the business, ensuring accurate tracking and processing of all financial transactions. You will translate business strategy into plans and establish measurable targets, evaluate the financial implications of various strategic decisions, identify risks and recommend actions.

The work model for the role is:

This role is contributing to the ABB Robotics in Bangalore, India.

• Oversee project financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis to ensure alignment with project objectives and schedules.
• Act as Project Controller, driving project reviews, monitoring revenue, gross margins, cash flow, net working capital, cost variances, and overall project financial performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely project financial reporting, including balance sheet, income statement, project status reports, forecasts, and monthly book closures.
• Support commercial and contractual activities including contract reviews, change orders, claims management, risk reviews, proposal evaluations, and contract structuring.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, ABB policies, global standards, statutory regulations, and governance requirements while proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Partner with business leaders and the Local Division Controller on MIS reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, strategic initiatives, treasury activities, and continuous process improvements.

Qualifications For The Role

• Qualified Accountant (CA/CMA/MBA Finance or equivalent) with 8-12 years of experience in Business Finance, Project Controlling, or Commercial Finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, project accounting, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and book closing activities.
• Experience in project review processes, revenue recognition, profitability analysis, cost control, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP; exposure to CFIN and financial transformation projects will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of contract management, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Proven ability to support business strategy through financial analysis, management reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.

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