Head of Business Finance

ABB E-mobility B.V.; Delft; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IT equipment provided

Lunch area with fresh food

Barista coffee

Job summary

ABB E-mobility B.V. is seeking a Head of Business Finance to drive strategic FP&A, performance management and value creation across an international finance team.

You will partner with the CFO and leadership, turning data into actionable insights and shaping the future of finance with AI and automation. You will own budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and reporting, translating complex data into clear recommendations that impact revenue, margins and cash flow while building scalable

Qualifications

• Significant FP&A, business finance or commercial finance experience including leading international teams.
• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Admin, Engineering, Data/Analytics or related field; CFA/CPA/ACCA/MBA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning with high-quality variance analysis.
• Provide fact-based insights on performance, risks and value drivers to CFO and leadership.
• Translate financial analysis into concrete recommendations to improve revenue, margin and cash flow.
• Transform finance through data analytics, automation and AI to reduce manual reporting.
• Coach and develop an international team of Finance Business Partners and FP&A professionals.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Strategic partnering

Data analytics

Automation

AI in finance

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial modelling

Education

Master's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

AI tools

Analytics platforms

Job description

The Head of Business Finance is a high-impact role for a strategic finance leader who turns data into decisions and challenges the status quo.

At the heart of our business — combining strategic partnering, FP&A, and performance management — you'll have direct exposure to the CFO, Leadership Team, Board, and shareholders, while leading a talented international finance team and driving profitable growth.

We're not looking for a controller. We're looking for a builder — someone who can transform Business Finance into a forward-leaning function powered by modern analytics, automation, and AI. Less manual reporting, more actionable insight. Faster forecasting, better decisions.

What you will do:

This role sits at the center of professionalizing and scaling finance into a true engine for value creation — delivering sharper insights, stronger performance management and better decision support. A key part of the mandate is building a forward-leaning, AI-driven team that uses data, automation and AI as practical tools, not buzzwords. For a finance leader who wants to be close to the business, close to decision-making, and directly involved in shaping both company performance and the future of finance — this is that opportunity.

More specifically:

• Serve as a senior sparring partner to the CFO, Executive Team and business leaders, delivering fact-based insights on performance, risks and value drivers
• Translate financial analysis into concrete recommendations that improve revenue, margin, cash flow and enterprise value
• Constructively challenge business plans and decisions with a commercial mindset
• Own the full budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning cycle, including high-quality variance analysis and scenario modelling
• Ensure leadership always has a clear view of performance, assumptions, risks and required actions
• Transform Business Finance into a modern, insight-led function using data, analytics, automation and AI
• Automate recurring reporting and forecasting to free up capacity for higher-value analysis and decision support
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled tools and build team capability in data literacy, analytical thinking and financial modelling
• Partner with Finance Transformation, IT and business teams to build scalable analytics solutions and a single trusted view of performance
• Lead and develop an international team of Finance Business Partners and FP&A professionals
• Build a high-performance culture: analytical, proactive, commercially oriented and accountable
• Coach team members to grow as business partners and value creators, with clear roles, priorities and deliverables
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across finance, commercial, operations and technology
• Turn complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives that drive decisions
• Prepare high-quality materials for the Executive Team, Board and shareholders — ensuring all reporting is decision-useful, not just accurate

What you will bring:

You are a seasoned finance leader with a strong commercial instinct/passion. You combine rigorous analytical thinking with the confidence to challenge senior stakeholders, and the leadership skills to build and inspire a high-performing international team. You are hands-on, structured and action-oriented — and you are genuinely excited about using AI and automation to make finance smarter, faster and more impactful.

More specifically, we are looking for a professional that brings:

• Significant FP&A, business finance or commercial finance experience, including leading international teams
• Deep understanding of P&L, margin dynamics, cash flow and value drivers, with strong analytical skills across modelling, scenario analysis and performance diagnostics
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning and management reporting, with direct exposure to senior executives and board-level reporting
• Able to translate complex financial data into clear insights and actionable recommendations, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Practical experience using AI, automation and analytics to modernise finance and move away from manual, spreadsheet-heavy ways of working
• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Data/Analytics or related field; additional qualifications such as CFA, CPA, ACCA, CMA or MBA are a plus
• Background in technology, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, automotive or high-growth international business preferred
• Hands‑on, pragmatic and results‑driven; able to create structure without bureaucracy in a high‑growth, scale‑up environment
• Analytical and commercial: you get to the real drivers behind performance, not just how results are reported
• Direct and constructive: you challenge senior stakeholders with confidence and without unnecessary friction
• Structured and action‑oriented: you run robust planning cycles and stay focused on decisions and execution
• Forward‑leaning and pragmatic about technology: you find practical ways to use AI, automation and analytics to make finance faster and smarter
• A capability builder and team leader: you develop people analytically, digitally and as business partners, and thrive leading international teams in high‑growth environments

What we can offer:

Work with the best specialists in their field, in a diverse environment with unparalleled global reach. Feel inspired by our strong strategy and laser focus on the market and the leading portfolio in the EV charging world. See our latest product here: OM X-Series | ABB E-mobility

We expect you to take strong ownership and accountability for the scope you work on enabling you to strongly contribute and make a difference and be a part of the transformation to a future of sustainable and efficient mobility.

A competitive compensation package in line with your capabilities and experience, in an environment where you can grow and learn. This package also comes with choice of IT equipment (e.g. Macbook, Iphone, etc), healthy and freshly served food in the lunch area, and the best coffee breaks with our inhouse barista!

Our individual differences make us successful. Diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities are at the core of what we do. We celebrate different experiences and perspectives, and we aim to empower everyone in the creation of sustainable solutions for people all over the world.

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated).

Welcome to ABB E-mobility’s Finance Department, the heartbeat of our organization's financial health. Our team of dedicated professionals collaborates to ensure meticulous financial planning, analysis, and reporting, driving strategic decision-making and sustaining the fiscal strength of our company.