R&D Finance Analyst

Reposted 12 Days Ago
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3 Locations
In-Office
Mid level
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
Provide financial expertise to Global R&D: support month-end close, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, license-fee processes, Planisware validation, customer-funded projects, PO activities, and drive process improvements and automation.
Summary Generated by Built In

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:

Global R&D Controller

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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.
This role is contributing to the MOPH in Global R&D function. Main stakeholders are MOHP, MODP and MO Research Center.

The work model for the role is hybrid. #LI-Hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Support month-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data through reconciliations, validation, and exception analysis. Ensure compliance of processes and internal controls with company policies and regulatory requirements.

  • Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes. Prepare management reports and presentations, summarizing key insights and recommendations. 

  • Act as key user for the LiFe (License Fee) application, including Change Board representation and user support. Manage end-to-end license fee processes and ensure complete, audit-compliant documentation.

  • Collect, consolidate, and validate license-based revenue data to support rolling forecast calculations and identify variances.

  • Review Planisware data at project and supplier level to ensure high-quality forecasting inputs. 

  • Analyze business performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and recommending improvement actions. Drive process improvements through automation, standardization, and efficiency enhancements 

  • Own and manage the customer-funded projects process. 

  • Support MDG-F / MDG-C processes and manage purchase order activities.

Qualifications for the role

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance accounting or a related field from an accredited institution.

  • 3+ years of experience in similar roles.

  • Experience in ERP (SAP) module, NORRD, Power BI & Excel

  • Skilled in preparation, presentation, and understanding financial analysis and financial results as well as the implementation of action plans to improve financial analysis indicators.

  • Experienced with forecasts for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end.

  • Fluency in English enabling smooth communication is a must.

  • Demonstrated ownership mindset with the ability to take responsibility for assigned tasks, work independently, and proactively drive deliverables to successful completion.

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.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in similar roles
  • Experience with ERP (SAP) modules
  • Experience with NORRD
  • Experience with Power BI and Excel
  • Skilled in financial analysis, presentation, and implementation of action plans
  • Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end forecasting
  • Fluency in English
  • Demonstrated ownership mindset and ability to work independently

ABB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABB and has not been reviewed or approved by ABB.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and disability and life insurance included. Immediate eligibility in some roles reinforces the sense of dependable core coverage.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off offerings are described as broad, including paid holidays, sick days, volunteer time, sabbaticals, and, in some cases, 25 days of PTO. Flexible scheduling and remote-work options add to perceived time-off and flexibility value.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company contributions or matching and, in some cases, profit sharing or pension savings. Stock purchase/share acquisition programs complement longer-term savings options.

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The Company
HQ: Zürich
104,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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