Local Business Line Controller

ABB AB; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB Process Industries is seeking a Business Controller to partner with local finance and business managers in Sweden. You will own financial follow‑up, support decisions with insights, and drive profitability and value creation.

The role spans project and business controlling, with responsibilities across planning, forecasting, and performance analysis. You will work with SAP, collaborate across functions, and contribute to global standards while spending ~3–4 days weekly at the Västerås

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Business Controlling or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial controlling processes and tools; business acumen.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.
• Proactive, structured, and able to drive improvements; strong collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial follow-up and analysis across the local division's business lines.
• Act as Business Controller for project, business, and overall financial performance.
• Participate in monthly closings, forecasting, and planning with transparency.
• Analyze deviations and KPIs; provide actionable insights for decisions.
• Drive implementation of global standards and financial guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

English fluency

Swedish fluency

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or Economics

Tools

SAP

Job description

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli mer resurseffektiva och renare - och varje person här bidrar till resultaten. Du kommer att få möjlighet att leda, få stöd att växa och kunna vara stolt över den påverkan vi skapar tillsammans. Gå med oss och hjälp till att driva det som driver världen.

Denna position rapporterar till: Finance Manager

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Business Controller, you will play a vital role within the local finance and business organization, working closely with Business Managers and key stakeholders. You will act as a trusted financial partner, supporting strong business decisions through insightful analysis, structured follow‑up, and a clear focus on performance and value creation.

About ABB Process Industries

ABB Process Industries is a global leader in delivering automation, electrification, and digital solutions for industries such as mining, pulp and paper, metals, cement, and energy. By combining deep industry expertise with advanced technology, ABB helps customers improve productivity, sustainability, and operational excellence. In this role, you will contribute directly to the financial success of ABB's Process Industries business in Sweden.

In this position, you will have end‑to‑end controlling responsibility for local business line Mining & Materials covering project controlling, business controlling, and overall financial performance. You will analyze financial results, assess different business scenarios, and provide clear recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.

We offer a challenging and rewarding role in an international, dynamic environment, with broad exposure across financial management and close collaboration with the business.

For this role, you are expected to spend approximately 3-4 days per week working from our Västerås office.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Take ownership of financial follow‑up and analysis across the local division's business lines, including project reviews and execution follow‑up
• Act as Business Controller, responsible for:
  • Project controlling
  • Business controlling
  • Overall financial performance and profitability
• Participate in monthly closings, forecasting, and planning, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and a clear understanding of both details and the bigger picture
• Analyze deviations, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide actionable insights to support business decisions
• Drive the implementation of global standards and financial guidelines, ensuring compliance within your area of responsibility
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for operational improvements, efficiency gains, and higher work quality
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis, target follow‑up, and monitoring of action plans
• You will be part of the business unit management team defining and driving the strategy, targets and culture.

Qualifications for the Role

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Several years of experience in Business Controlling or a similar controlling role
• Strong understanding of financial controlling processes and tools, combined with solid business acumen
• Experience working with SAP is an advantage
• Known for strong collaboration, communication, and business‑partnering skills
• Fluent in English and Swedish; additional languages are a plus
• A proactive and structured professional who enjoys driving improvements and adapting to change

What's in it for you?

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

More about us

ABB Process Automation and our Process Industries division delivers state‑of‑the‑art electrification, automation and digital solutions across various sectors, including Mining & Materials (M&M); Metals & Power Conversion (MPC); and Pulp, Paper & Fiber (PPF). Our expertise and solutions helps our customers enhance productivity, reduce costs, increase safety and achieve sustainability goals.

Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

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