Operational Finance Manager for ComOps APAC

ABB; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Leadership development

International work environment

Job summary

ABB in Singapore is seeking an Operational Finance Manager - Commercial Operations APAC to drive financial management, reporting, and governance across ABB's APAC Commercial Operations network, collaborating with RDCs, LSOs, and regional leaders. The role focuses on working capital optimization, inventory performance, and data-driven decision-making, with a hybrid work arrangement.

You will partner with Finance and Operations teams to ensure compliance with ABB standards and support regional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Management Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in finance, controlling, FP&A, commercial finance, or business finance roles within a multinational or matrix organization.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, financial controls, and management reporting.
• Experience supporting commercial operations, supply chain, distribution center operations, inventory management, or working capital optimization initiatives is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into business insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively across regional and global organizations.
• Fluent in English with a proactive, results-oriented mindset, demonstrating ownership, continuous improvement, integrity, compliance, and strong business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and performance management activities for APAC Commercial Operations and Regional Distribution Centers (RDCs), ensuring accurate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and compliance with ABB financial standards and closing requirements.
• Drive working capital optimization by managing inventory deployment, excess and obsolete (E&O) provisions, profitability analysis, pricing governance, and operational cost performance across RDCs and Local Sales Organizations within the region.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic business support by monitoring operational performance, identifying risks and opportunities, evaluating business alternatives, and delivering actionable recommendations to support regional growth and operational excellence initiatives.
• Partner with Commercial Operations, Sales Operations, Controlling, Regional Leadership, and Global Finance teams to strengthen financial controls, improve business processes, support regional distribution strategies, and ensure alignment with financial objectives and governance requirements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Management Engineering, or related

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:

Finance Manager

Your Role And Responsibilities (Mandatory)

As an Operational Finance Manager - Commercial Operations APAC, you will be responsible for driving financial management, reporting, and governance across ABB's Commercial Operations network in the Asia Pacific region. Working closely with Regional Distribution Centers (RDCs), Local Sales Organizations (LSOs), Commercial Operations, and Finance leadership teams, you will provide financial insights, optimize working capital, and inventory performance, support strategic initiatives, and ensure compliance with ABB's financial standards while enabling data-driven business decisions.

Hybrid

This role is contributing and supporting ELSB and ELSP regional strategic RDC initiatives and plans for APAC Region.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and performance management activities for APAC Commercial Operations and Regional Distribution Centers (RDCs), ensuring accurate financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and compliance with ABB financial standards and closing requirements.
• Drive working capital optimization by managing inventory deployment, excess and obsolete (E&O) provisions, profitability analysis, pricing governance, and operational cost performance across RDCs and Local Sales Organizations within the region.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic business support by monitoring operational performance, identifying risks and opportunities, evaluating business alternatives, and delivering actionable recommendations to support regional growth and operational excellence initiatives.
• Partner with Commercial Operations, Sales Operations, Controlling, Regional Leadership, and Global Finance teams to strengthen financial controls, improve business processes, support regional distribution strategies, and ensure alignment with financial objectives and governance requirements.

Qualifications For The Role

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Management Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in finance, controlling, FP&A, commercial finance, or business finance roles within a multinational or matrix organization.
• Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, financial controls, and management reporting.
• Experience supporting commercial operations, supply chain, distribution center operations, inventory management, or working capital optimization initiatives is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into business insights and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively across regional and global organizations.
• Fluent in English with a proactive, results-oriented mindset, demonstrating ownership, continuous improvement, integrity, compliance, and strong business acumen.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape financial strategy and operational performance across ABB's Commercial Operations network throughout the Asia Pacific region.
• Exposure to regional leadership, distribution center operations, sales organizations, and global finance teams while driving high-impact strategic initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• A collaborative and international work environment that supports continuous learning, career development, leadership growth, and opportunities to contribute to ABB's long-term business success.

More About Us

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