Manufacturing Unit Business Controller

Manufacturing Unit Business ControllerTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, 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.Serving as the key partner for the Business Unit Manager of the Electrification Installation Products, you will be a vital member of its finance team in US. You will help to set business strategy in line with wider division and product group strategies.Reporting to the US Region Controller, you will provide key support to the business, ensuring accurate tracking and processing of all transactions. You will translate business strategy into plans and establish measurable targets, evaluate the financial implications of various strategic decisions, identify risks and recommend actions.Your responsibilitiesBusiness Performance: Monitors all financial aspects of the manufacturing and related costs, product costing, inventory, and other operational KPI''s while providing insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identifies issues and advises management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve. Responsible to drive appropriate cost structure, productivity optimization and capital efficiencyFinancial Reporting: Establishes and oversees processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information. Ensures high quality and compliance of financial data and business information in line with defined standards & financial closing schedules. Provides monthly forecasts and annual budgets based on business guidance and backup. Enforcement of country and BU specific finance directives and instructions, enforcement of Group Accounting and Reporting GuidelinesInternal Controls and Compliance: Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley [SOX], US GAAP and all ABB policies. Taking the lead in sustaining the alignment with Accounting Policy, Internal Controls and Assurance. Share functional best practices and lessons learned across the ABB organization. Ensures transparency in financial reporting and disclosuresOHS and Integrity: Supports ensuring a safe working environment, continuous HSE improvement processes and integrity performance. Personally, adheres to a highly ethical environment and lives the ABB values and Group standardsPeople/Staffing leadership and development: Ensure that the area of responsibility is organized, staffed, experienced and understands his/her role in driving the strategy and providing financial transparency. Guides, motivates and develops direct/indirect subordinates within HR policiesRisk management: Assesses business risk exposure and defines risk mitigation strategies to reduce impact on business performance in own area of responsibility. Should be able to optimize value chain including distribution center to reduce riskYour backgroundA Bachelor''s degree in business administration, finance or accounting is required with 8+ years of experience, or alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated performance and results in the areas of business, finance, operational controlling and/or accounting.Strong financial manager, structured and results oriented leader with strong analytical and operational controlling skills.Change management experience.Relevant international experience and cross-cultural communication skills.Business oriented mindset to support business development.Strong Microsoft Office/computer skills and Solid SAP knowledge/experience preferred.Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.BenefitsRetirement planLife insuranceDisability insuranceMedical insuranceWellbeing programMore about usABB Installation Products Division (formerly Thomas&Betts),is the number one manufacturer of electrification products in North America with a 125-year history of providing innovation and customer- focused solutions for connecting and protecting electrical systems, as well as a unique differentiated medium voltage offering. Our products are used all around you, every day - orbiting the earth, working on Mars, on the fastest trains we ride, in the fastest cars of the world, crossing oceans, in factories producing your food, in the tallest buildings of the world, in the most modern hotels and in the walls of your home. With a portfolio of more than 200,000 products marketed under more than 38 premium brand names, our Division offerings are found wherever electricity is used. We look forward to receiving your application. 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Created: 2021-11-29