Controlling & Planning Specialist

ABB; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Kraków is looking for a seasoned FP&A professional to analyze financial results, budgets and forecasts, and to support management decisions. You will lead monthly closing, KPI reporting, and contribute to FP&A initiatives across the CSE region.

The role requires 4+ years in financial planning & analysis, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with SAP FI/CO, Power BI and Excel. You will collaborate with Business Controllers and Partners across countries and report to

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in FP&A, financial controlling and management reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with month-end closing experience.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Experience working across countries, divisions and levels in a multinational setup.
• Proficient in SAP FI/CO, Power BI and Excel.
• Finance/Economics degree; ACCA/CIMA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze group financial results and coordinate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports.
• Collaborate with reporting units and countries to address inconsistencies.
• Contribute to FP&A initiatives and financial planning processes.
• Lead cost-saving and process-improvement initiatives to protect profitability.
• Manage MEC cycle including accruals, provisions and closing.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reviews, including AR/AP, NWC and backlog.
• Support APP and Cost Center reviews with Business Partners and provide insights.
• Prepare month-end analysis for projects, assess profitability and variances.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership / initiative

Education

Finance, Accounting, Economics degree

ACCA or CIMA (plus)

Tools

SAP FI/CO

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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:

CoE Team Lead

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide reliable and timely analysis of financial results, budgets, and forecasts. Each day, you will support ABB Group management and other stakeholders at various organizational levels in their decision-making processes. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting the evaluation of the impact of strategic, financial, and other major investment decisions.

The work model for the role is: #hybrid #hybrid-Li

This role contributes to the Automation Energy Industries business in the CSE (Central & Southern Europe) Region. The main stakeholders are Business Controllers. The role reports to the CoE Team Lead based in Kraków, Poland.

We are open to consider this position on grade 13 or 14.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing the group's financial results within the assigned area of responsibility and coordinating the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports and financial commentaries
• Collaborating with reporting units and countries to follow up on inconsistencies identified in management reporting
• Contributing to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) initiatives and supporting the group's financial planning processes
• Leading process improvement and cost-saving initiatives aimed at protecting and increasing the group's profitability
• Managing the full Monthly Evaluation & Closing (MEC) cycle, including profitability adjustments, contract balance reviews, accruals, and provisions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery
• Conducting monthly Balance Sheet reviews, including Accounts Receivable and overdue follow-up, Accounts Payable and advance analysis, Net Working Capital reporting, backlog preparation, and FTE reporting
• Driving the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and quarterly Cost Center review cycles in close collaboration with Business Partners, leading review calls and providing financial insights to stakeholders
• Preparing detailed month-end Result Analysis for assigned projects, analyzing project profitability and variances, and supporting project settlement and invoicing processes

You will join a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing Finance team based in Kraków, supporting the CSE (Central & Southern Europe) Hub. Our team values continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and strong cross-functional partnerships. You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across divisions and regions, contributing to both operational excellence and strategic finance initiatives.

Qualifications:

• You have 4+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, financial controlling, and management reporting, preferably within a multinational environment
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience in financial analysis and month-end closing processes
• You have strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with Business Controllers, Business Partners, and other stakeholders
• You are experienced in working cross-functionally across countries, divisions, and organizational levels within a complex financial environment
• You are skilled in using ERP systems, particularly SAP FI/CO, as well as data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI and Excel
• You are comfortable working in a multinational, matrix organization and collaborating with reporting units and stakeholders across different countries and regions
• You are self-motivated with a strong ownership and continuous improvement mindset, with experience in process improvement, standardization, and cost-saving initiatives
• You hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA are a plus
• You are at ease communicating in English

What's in it for you?

We give you the space and support to grow, and the chance to make a difference. Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real. You'll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.

Think bigger. This is where bold ideas meet unstoppable progress, teams initiate what's next, and we're engineered to outrun, together.

Run What Runs the World.

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#RunwithABB

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Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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