Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ABB is a company that helps industries run leaner and cleaner. They are seeking a Financial Analyst to serve as a key partner for the local Operations P&L Manager, providing financial insights and supporting business strategy in the Electrification Services division.
Responsibilities
- Contributes to the definition of the strategy for the South Field Service Region. Serves as the key partner for the relevant business leader in determining strategy for area of responsibility, aligning with wider strategy, and implementing actions as needed
- Translates strategy into business plans and establishes measurable targets. Oversees the business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility and serves as the interface of the plant to Global Product Group Controller/Division Controller/Operational Manager and others
- Monitors progress and provides insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identifies issues and advises management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve
- Identifies and communicates commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business propositions
- Manage work-in-process inventory, project job costing, oversee billing & revenue recognition process, lead past due receivable collections and customer disputes resolution. Establishes and oversees processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information. Ensures high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules
- Ensures transparency in financial reporting and disclosures. Defines and implements internal controls regarding financial and non-financial operations. Leads the monthly closing process (journal entries / account reconciliations / intercompany billing, etc). Ensure controllership and consistency of accounting processes across the business
Skills
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related fields (some consideration for an Associate's Degree in Finance/Accounting with significant relevant experience will also be acceptable)
- 7+ years of experience in a Financial Position, ideally partnering with business leaders, driving and assisting in a mix of financial analyst and accounting responsibilities
- Experience with ERP Systems required (SAP strongly preferred)
- Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to multitask
- Driven, strong leadership, attention to detail, self-sufficient, and excellent customer service attitude
- Candidates must already possess work authorization to work for ABB in the US
Benefits
- Eligible for a short-term incentive plan/annual bonus
- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
- Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
- ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Company Overview
ABB provides electrification and automation solutions for various industries. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in Zürich, Zurich, CHE, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://global.abb/group/en.