Finance analyst

USTBC ABB Installation Products Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Analyst to provide financial excellence for the Motion Business Area. You will compile and analyze metrics, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve financial performance within the organization.

The role reports to the Finance Manager and is onsite in South Africa. You will conduct analyses, support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to drive business decisions and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related field required.
• 5-8 years of experience in reconciliations of general ledger.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in SAP, Power BI and MS Office.
• Able to communicate effectively with teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business performance versus budget and forecast; propose improvements.
• Benchmark KPIs with industry peers and ABB; analyze drivers of performance.
• Prepare financial models for hypotheses and overall impact to the business unit.
• Support financial reporting, planning, budgeting and forecasting for the organization.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communicator

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance / Accounting or related fields

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MS Office

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

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide financial expertise to your assigned organization. Each day, you will compile and analyze various relevant metrics, identify trends and problems, and communicate information to relevant groups. You will also showcase your expertise by recommending actions to improve financial performance of a specific business.

The work model for the role is: Onsite

This role is contributing to the Motion Business Area in South Africa .

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Performing analyses of business performance versus budget and forecast, and accordingly proposing improvement actions.
• Executing benchmarking of key performance indicators with industry competitors and similar businesses within ABB; and working with other finance professionals to understand and analyze the drivers of financial performance of the organization and identify trends.
• Preparing financial modeling for various hypotheses and the overall impact to the business unit.
• Supporting the preparation of financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the relevant organization.

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic, talented, and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• Must have qualification of National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree Finance / Accounting / or related fields
• You have 5-8 years of experience in reconciliations of general ledger
• Ability to demonstrate your experience in analytical thinking of data and financial key performance indicators
• Possess an enhanced knowledge of SAP, Power BI and MS Office
• You are innovative around problem solving and a great communicator within teams
• Have a demonstrated track record in project finance / controlling
• You are at ease communicating in teams and stakeholders at all levels

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, everyday.

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Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with the company's Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.

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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