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. At B&R – a member of the ABB Group, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.Join the automation team at B&R- a member of the ABB Group.
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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:•\tLead the FP&A team, overseeing controlling processes (LPP, Rolling Forecast, Budgeting), controlling systems (B&R COPA), and management reporting•\tAnalyze and interpret key performance indicators, monitor financial planning (budgeting, forecasting), ensure compliance with budget and forecast guidelines, and promote standardized processes and tools•\tExecute and oversee financial results analysis, coordinate management reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually), and drive process improvements and global initiatives to enhance financial controlling•\tStrengthen cross-functional collaboration, foster cost awareness, and support the professional and personal development of the B&R FP&A team

Qualifications for the role

\tCompleted degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent qualification.\tSeveral years of professional experience in controlling and financial analysis in an international company including leadership roles \tSound knowledge in areas such as performance management, operational excellence, risk management, and internal controls.\tExperience in data analysis and the use of corresponding tools (e.g., Excel, BI software)\tGood knowledge of tax law\tAnalytical skills, structured work approach, and high attention to detail\tEffective communication skills and ability to work in teams.\tExcellent 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. Numerous other B&R benefits (Parental Leave Program, Employee Assistance Program and many more) round off our offer. 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.ABB's Machine Automation Division, also known to our customers as B&R, is an innovative automation company headquartered in Austria with additional offices around the world. B&R became part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division in 2017 and, together with the ABB Robotics division, employs more than 11,000 people at over 100 locations in more than 53 countries.As a leading global provider of automation solutions, B&R develops, produces and sells industrial electronics, software solutions and mechatronic solutions as well as technologies for machine and factory automation. Since 2020, B&R's automation portfolio has also included Codian brand delta robots. With its innovative solutions, B&R sets new standards and consistently exceeds its customers' expectations. 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.