Local Business and Project Controller, India

BlackBerry Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Robotics in Bangalore, India, is seeking a seasoned Project Controller/Finance professional to oversee project financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis for major initiatives.

The role drives revenue recognition, cash flow management, and compliance with internal controls while partnering with business leaders to enable strategic decisions and financial transparency across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (CA/CMA/MBA Finance or equivalent) with 8–12 years in Business Finance, Project Controlling or Commercial Finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, project accounting, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and book closing.
• Experience in project reviews, revenue recognition, profitability analysis, cost control, cash flow, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on ERP experience, preferably SAP; exposure to CFIN and financial transformation projects advantageous.
• Understanding of contract management, risk, internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Ability to support strategy through financial analysis, management reporting, and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis.
• Act as Project Controller, driving reviews, monitoring revenue, margins, cash flow, and working capital.
• Ensure timely project financial reporting, including balance sheets, income, forecasts, and book closures.
• Support commercial activities: contract reviews, change orders, claims management, risk reviews, and contract structuring.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, ABB policies, global standards, regulations, and governance.
• Partner with business leaders on MIS reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Project accounting

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Book closing

Education

CA/CMA/MBA Finance or equivalent

Tools

SAP

CFIN

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 ManagerYour role and responsibilitiesIn 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: #Li_linkedinThis role is contributing to the ABB Robotics in Bangalore, India.You will be mainly accountable for: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 roleQualified 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.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.Fraud Warning: Any genuine offer from ABB will always be preceded by a formal application and interview process.We never ask for money from job applicants.For current open positions you can visit our career website https://global.abb/group/en/careers and apply.Please refer to detailed recruitment fraud caution notice using the link https://global.abb/group/en/careers/how-to-apply/fraud-warning.