Business Controller

• ELDS NAM

About ABB

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Position Overview

Reports to: Senior Business Controller

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. You will act as a business partner to the relevant business manager/s. Lead local factory Controlling teams to optimize financial performance within ELDS NAM factories and US trading business.

Work Model: Hybrid (#Li-hybrid) in the Mebane or Cary, NC area with 30% estimated travel

Team Size: 5-6 fulltime direct reports

Role and Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Partner with business leaders to define strategy, translate it into actionable business plans, and evaluate financial implications through scenario modeling and forecasting

Performance Management & Decision Support

• Support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to evaluate various business alternatives and provide appropriate business solutions
• Monitor results, deliver insights to guide operational decisions
• Drive cost and productivity optimization
• Manage cash flow and working capital

Risk, Controls & Compliance Oversight

• Identify and mitigate financial/commercial risks
• Ensure strong internal controls
• Uphold corporate and regulatory compliance across reporting and audit activities

Stakeholder Communication & People Leadership

• Foster effective communication across global and regional finance teams
• Organize, develop, and lead a skilled team to support business objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree / Professional Degree in finance (Masters/ MBA and professional certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA) also preferred)
• Minimum of 10+ years of controlling/finance experience working in multi-site environment, or alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated performance and results in the areas of business, finance, people development, operational/manufacturing controlling and accounting
• 5+ years supervising others in a controlling team
• Demonstrates knowledge and working experience of Microsoft Office software applications and SAP or any other ERP
• Demonstrated knowledge in understanding & interpreting complex manufacturing costing models, commercial Terms & Conditions, preparing Project Full cost model, Cashflow management, etc.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Communicates complex financial topics effectively to senior management
• Efficiently manages multiple tasks with varying deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in electrical equipment or industrial manufacturing
• Proven record of profitability turnaround and operational excellence
• Familiarity with ABB systems and processes
• International or multicultural work exposure

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for You

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Benefits for Eligible US Employees

Health, Life & Disability

• 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)
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time Off

• ABB provides 11 paid holidays
• Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

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At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We Grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.

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