Local Division Controller - Motion Traction (m/f/d) 100%

Local Division Controller - Motion Traction (m/f/d) 100%

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This position reports to

Local Lead Business Area Controller

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a business partner to the relevant local business manager, the local division management team as well as lead a local finance team to optimize the financial performance within a local division. In addition, you will be an active member of the divisional core controller team and actively participate in the global division's success by thinking one level up. Each day, you will support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to evaluate various business alternatives. You will also showcase your expertise by recommending the most appropriate business solutions. The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid. This role is contributing to the Local Division Motion Traction in Germany. Main stakeholders are the global division CFO, the local business area controller, the local division manager, and the respective local management team.

You will be mainly accountable for:

1. Driving the definition and implementation of global standards and business-specific guidelines to ensure continuous improvement in financial control processes within your area of responsibility.
2. Leading, providing guidance, and facilitating best practices to ensure alignment and consistency of controlling practices, in alignment with MOTR best practice.
3. Ensuring timely and efficient communication with relevant internal customers and business partners to identify and discuss issues for the improvement of operations, work quality, and efficiency for your area of responsibility.
4. Securing transparency and accuracy in financial reporting and disclosures.
5. Supporting the integration of a recent acquisition into the overall ABB processes & systems.
6. Facilitating the change-management process of an ERP project & entity merger.
7. Managing finance processes and bringing together the teams in multiple locations locally (Berlin & Minden), ensuring the most efficient controlling operations built on utilizing synergies to the extent sensible.
8. Actively promoting building and utilizing synergies on the local division level across all functions.

You will join a strong performing, motivated and diverse team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

• You are highly skilled in working with computerized accounting systems and financial reporting software, including SAP (FI, CO, PS, MM) and PowerBI, and have a strong understanding of the finance and accounting sector.
• You have more than 5 years of experience in a business controller role, in an industrial environment, demonstrating advanced skills in financial reporting and analysis.
• You are used to acting as a leader (even if you haven’t had direct reports yet).
• Possess a solid knowledge of accounting standards such as US GAAP and HGB, with a proven track record in corporate environments, though experience in industries like trade, banking, or consulting is equally valuable.
• You are passionate about managing integration and change processes, ensuring smooth transitions and driving improvements in dynamic environments.
• Hold a successfully completed bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or similar studies. Leadership experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
• You are at ease communicating fluently in English, written and spoken, ensuring effective collaboration in international settings. Proficiency in German is an advantage.
• You hold a current, unrestricted work permit valid in Germany and meet all country-specific requirements for employment eligibility.

What's in it for you?

• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Motion and have a visible impact on the future.
• From Employee Assistance Program to global Parental leave, we got you covered!
• When in office - enjoy our modern and cozy office environment.

Benefits

• Canteen
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental leave (gender neutral)
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Accident insurance