Senior FP&A Specialist

Overview

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Progress is an expectation for you, your team, and the world. ABB is a global market leader, providing what you need to make it happen. This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. ABB is entering an exciting chapter as Soft Bank Group plans to acquire ABB Robotics.

By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics, working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:
Local Product Group Controller and FP&A Lead.

Your role and responsibilities:
The Senior FP&A Specialist supports cost analysis and financial planning activities for their assigned function/organization, assisting in budgeting and forecasting processes, and contributing to data-driven decision-making to improve financial performance of the specific function.

The work location for this role:
Auburn Hills, MI is the preferred location for this role. Remote candidates located near Cary, NC or Atlanta, GA will be considered.

• Review and analyze transactions to ensure correct accounting entries according to ABB Accounting and Reporting Guidelines.
• Perform controls within your area as designed, maintain an audit trail and documentation for audits/reviews, ensure SOPs are prepared and updated.
• Active participation in closing processes (journal entries, reviewed allocated cost, and preparing reports).
• Support the preparation of financial reporting, business planning, budgeting and forecasting.
• Continuously analyze project performance versus budget and actual results, and highlight/issue early warnings of poor results.
• Account reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet accounts.
• Cost center expense tracking, analysis and Manager support/training.
• Prepare financial modeling for various hypotheses and the overall impact to the business unit.
• Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements to enhance the accuracy of financial analysis and reporting.
• Other regular financial reporting and ad hoc work as requested weekly/daily from Local BU Controller.

• Implements and ensures compliance with the ABB code of conduct, global and local standards, tools, policies, and processes in their assigned area.
• Ensures integrity and compliance with ABB values and ethics in all activities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) terms, concept application, and importance.

• Leads their development journey by seeking knowledge and learning opportunities within the team.
• Manages relationships with stakeholders in their area of responsibility and ensures alignment.

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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred but will consider equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of FP&A and business process.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance, controllership and accounting leadership, preferably in a similar industry (automation, industrial manufacturing, operations, etc.).
• Experience with finance tools and systems including process improvement; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills.
• Change management experience and lead by influence; ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize tasks.
• Ability and desire to work within a global, matrixed environment highly preferred.

Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits…