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This Position reports to:
R&D / P&S Controller
Your Role: Own the Challenge
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Global Senior Product Group and R&D Controller to join ABB’s Machine Automation Division (B&R). In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the financial steering of the Machine Automation Division’s global Product Groups and their R&D activities, enabling strategic decision-making and supporting innovation through robust financial analysis and planning. You will collaborate closely with the Global Product Group and R&D Managers, with the aim of acting as a trusted business partner in an international environment.
The work model for the role is: hybrid
This role is contributing to ABB Group's Machine Automation Division globally.
Main stakeholders are the Global Product Group and R&D Controller as well as Product Group Managers and R&D Managers across the division.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Financial Planning and Reporting - Manage and support the preparation of monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning for designated Product Groups and our R&D function, and drive R&D project controlling
- Business Partnering and Strategic Support - Provide financial insight and support to Product Groups, to prepare business case development and enhance strategic decision-making
- Performance Management and KPI Development - Develop and monitor R&D-specific financial KPIs, conduct detailed cost analyses, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency
- Process Improvement and Compliance - Drive process enhancements and automation initiatives while ensuring adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and ABB’s code of conduct.
What it takes to Run what runs the world
- University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- 5-7 years of experience in commercial finance or business controlling in a global context
- Excellent proficiency in SAP FI/CO/PS, Power BI, and Excel; experienced affinity for digital tools and automation
- Demonstrated ability to perform financial modeling related to forecasts, budgets and cost optimization, to support strategic decision-making, and to lead project controlling
- Experienced with stakeholder management and effective interpersonal skills
- Experience with government funding processes for R&D and intellectual property-related finance is a benefit
- Effective communication abilities in English, German language skills are considered beneficial
Why join our company?
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options, to support your personal and professional life.
- Health & Well-being – Access to various health measures, a Global Employee Assistance Program, and a gender-neutral parental leave policy.
- Financial Perks – Participation in the Global Employee Shareholder Acquisition Program (ESAP) and meal allowances.
- Career Growth – Extensive training opportunities and structured development programs to help you advance.
- Inclusive Culture – A dynamic, international work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.
In accordance with the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry in Austria, the minimum salary for this position is € 4,341.85 gross per month as of May 2025. There is a clear willingness to offer compensation above the collectively agreed minimum salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
More about us:
ABB's Machine Automation Division (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.
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