Global Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, B&R AutomationTake your next career step at B&R – a member of the ABB Group – with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.This is a position with grade
09
This position reports to
Finance Manager
Your role and responsibilities
We are looking for a Global Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to act as a key financial business partner to the Division Management, reporting directly to the Division CFO. In this critical role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to the FP&A team, oversee controlling processes and systems, drive financial analysis, and lead process optimization initiatives. Additionally, you will foster a cost-conscious culture and enhance cross-functional collaboration.
Your Responsibilities:
* Lead the FP&A team, overseeing controlling processes (LPP, Rolling Forecast, Budgeting), controlling systems (B&R COPA), and management reporting.
* Analyze and interpret key performance indicators, monitor financial planning (budgeting, forecasting), ensure compliance with budget and forecast guidelines, and promote standardized processes and tools.
* Execute and oversee financial results analysis, coordinate management reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually), and drive process improvements and global initiatives to enhance financial controlling.
* Strengthen cross-functional collaboration, foster cost awareness, and support the professional and personal development of the B&R FP&A team.
Qualifications for the role
* Completed degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent qualification.
* Several years of professional experience in controlling and financial analysis in an international company including leadership roles.
* Sound knowledge in areas such as performance management, operational excellence, risk management, and internal controls.
* Experience in data analysis and the use of corresponding tools (e.g., Excel, BI software).
* Good knowledge of tax law.
* Analytical skills, structured work approach, and high attention to detail.
* Effective communication skills and ability to work in teams.
* Excellent proficiency in English (company language is English); German is an advantage.
More about us
At B&R – a member of the ABB Group, you can expect an exciting and challenging job with an individually tailored introductory training. You will work in agile teams where you have the opportunity to actively contribute and drive ideas forward. Our flexible work models (e.g. flextime, hybrid) offer you an optimal work-life balance. Our unique B&R spirit is characterized by appreciation, communication at eye level and an informal work culture. We offer you customized training and development programs as well as exciting development opportunities within the company.
In order to comply with legal regulations, we refer to the minimum salary of the collective agreement of the electrical and electronics industry of € 4 623,87 gross/month. There is a clear willingness to overpay, depending on qualifications and experience.
We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.
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