Job Description

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.


This Position reports to:


Global Real Estate Controller

You will be mainly accountable for:

Act as the primary finance contact for the global and local Real Estate, finance and business stakeholders of the assigned Business Area. Lead, coach, and develop a team of 8-10 FP&A analysts, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure consistent execution of global policies and best practices within the team, ensuring compliance with policies and internal controls. Deliver and/or oversee monthly and quarterly close processes related to Real Estate. Ensure accurate cost allocations to business divisions. Prepare variance analysis, forecast updates and annual plans. Provide proactive insights to drive cost efficiency and asset utilization. Support in the preparation of business cases for investment approval, as well as cost-benefit analysis under various scenarios, supporting decision making. Work closely with the other Real Estate team leaders and local Real Estate controllers to ensure alignment, consistency, and knowledge sharing across business areas. Jointly drive standardization and optimization of processes and tools. Collaborate on global initiatives and support the development of unified best practices for the global Real Estate finance function.

Qualifications for the role (Mandatory)

You are highly skilled in Financial Planning & Analysis. You have 7-10 years of experience in FP&A, controlling, or finance operations, preferably in a multinational or shared services environment. You have proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a team. Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. CPA/CMA or similar are a plus. Experience in corporate Real Estate finance is preferred. Strong understanding of cost allocations, finance processes, and financial systems (SAP, consolidation, reporting tools such as Power BI, or similar). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You are at ease communicating in English.


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