Controlling & Planning Specialist @ ABB

This role contributes to the Automation Energy Industries business in the CSE (Central & Southern Europe) Region. The main stakeholders are Business Controllers. The role reports to the CoE Team Lead based in Kraków, Poland.

We are open to consider this position on grade 13 or 14.

• You have 4+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, financial controlling, and management reporting, preferably within a multinational environment
• You possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with hands-on experience in financial analysis and month-end closing processes
• You have strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with Business Controllers, Business Partners, and other stakeholders
• You are experienced in working cross-functionally across countries, divisions, and organizational levels within a complex financial environment
• You are skilled in using ERP systems, particularly SAP FI/CO, as well as data analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI and Excel
• You are comfortable working in a multinational, matrix organization and collaborating with reporting units and stakeholders across different countries and regions
• You are self-motivated with a strong ownership and continuous improvement mindset, with experience in process improvement, standardization, and cost-saving initiatives
• You hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA are a plus
• You are at ease communicating in English

This role contributes to the Automation Energy Industries business in the CSE (Central & Southern Europe) Region. The main stakeholders are Business Controllers. The role reports to the CoE Team Lead based in Kraków, Poland.

We are open to consider this position on grade 13 or 14.

,[Analyzing the group’s financial results within the assigned area of responsibility and coordinating the preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual management reports and financial commentaries, Collaborating with reporting units and countries to follow up on inconsistencies identified in management reporting, Contributing to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) initiatives and supporting the group’s financial planning processes, Leading process improvement and cost-saving initiatives aimed at protecting and increasing the group’s profitability, Managing the full Monthly Evaluation & Closing (MEC) cycle, including profitability adjustments, contract balance reviews, accruals, and provisions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery, Conducting monthly Balance Sheet reviews, including Accounts Receivable and overdue follow-up, Accounts Payable and advance analysis, Net Working Capital reporting, backlog preparation, and FTE reporting, Driving the Annual Performance Plan (APP) and quarterly Cost Center review cycles in close collaboration with Business Partners, leading review calls and providing financial insights to stakeholders, Preparing detailed month-end Result Analysis for assigned projects, analyzing project profitability and variances, and supporting project settlement and invoicing processes, You will join a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing Finance team based in Kraków, supporting the CSE (Central & Southern Europe) Hub. Our team values continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and strong cross-functional partnerships. You will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across divisions and regions, contributing to both operational excellence and strategic finance initiatives.] Requirements: