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Financial Controller – Governance & Reporting (m/f/d)
Friedberg, Hesse, Germany
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On-site
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Full-time
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1mo ago
Required Skills
Financial governance
Statutory reporting
ERP systems
Excel
Accounting
Tax regulations
Finance, Compliance & Reporting Specialist
- ABB Robotics
About ABB
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
About the Role
This position reports to the Finance Manager.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to ensure that the new ABB Robotics organization operates in full compliance with fiduciary, statutory, and regulatory requirements across all relevant jurisdictions. Each day, you will implement and maintain core governance structures, provide reliable analysis of financial results, and support high-quality business planning and reporting processes. Through your work, you will contribute directly to safeguarding the financial integrity of the New Co and enabling informed decision-making at all organizational levels.
Work Model: Hybrid
Location: DACH region
Main Stakeholders
- GBS Finance
- Local Finance & Tax
- External auditors
- Group Finance
- Local authorities
Responsibilities
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Develop and maintain fiduciary and governance dashboards, ensuring robust internal controls and compliance with corporate standards
- Support CFO organization in financial reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting, delivering accurate and timely insights for decision-making
- Validate financial data and statutory submissions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with local reporting requirements
- Collaborate with GBS Finance teams to define fiduciary obligations and secure delivery of statutory reporting activities
- Coordinate with external auditors by providing required data and documentation and supporting audit-related inquiries
- Serve as primary liaison with tax authorities, managing communications, coordinating data collection, and monitoring changes in local tax legislation
- Prepare statutory GAAP reports in alignment with company policies and legal timelines
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Audit, or Fiduciary/Statutory Reporting
- Highly skilled in financial governance frameworks, fiduciary processes, statutory reporting requirements, and data-driven analysis within the industrial/technology/manufacturing sector
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities
- Depth knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline; a CPA or equivalent certification is a plus
- Fluent in English and German
- Current work authorization for Germany and any country-specific permits where required
Team & Culture
You will join a high-performing, collaborative, and purpose-driven team, where you will be able to thrive.
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.
We Care
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.
In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference.
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.
How to Apply
Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool.
Do you want to shape the future, together with us? Get more insights into our recruitment process and find some helpful tips and tricks how to join the team. Make our story your story.
Contact
ABB AG
+49 (0) 621 381 3500
www.abb.com
#ABBCareers #RunwithABB #Runwhatrunstheworld
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