Financial Project Analyst

About the role

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to the Trading Business Controller, US – ELDS. In this role, you will support all financial and commercial matters related to the project import business, actively drive each project’s performance, and prepare project invoices and financial accounting and reporting documents. You'll be joining a growing finance team that's part of a larger finance organization, where you'll collaborate with talented colleagues and multiple international stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting and drive financial insights for the US import business. The work model is onsite, and the role contributes to the Trading Business for Electrification Distribution Solutions in the US.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with global and local fiduciary standards, including US GAAP, statutory reporting, tax, VAT, and internal controls.
• Lead financial planning processes—monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis—and contribute to business performance management, demand order budgeting, and KPI monitoring (cash, profitability, etc.).
• Oversee financial accounting, reporting, controlling, and statutory obligations, while managing audits and liaising with external auditors to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks aligned with local and global regulations, including assurance, risk mitigation strategies, and internal controls.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, treasury activities, bank relationships, and act as authorized signatory for statutory filings, legal documentation, and regulatory submissions.
• Partner with local leadership to optimize financial performance, support project reviews, and assess financial impact of contracts/purchase orders with appropriate mitigations.
• Participate in risk reviews, manage authorization tables per company guidelines, and ensure strong compliance frameworks across all financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (CPA, ACA, CMA, or equivalent qualification preferred). Open to engineering or technical backgrounds with experience in finance, accounting and project management.
• 5 or more years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related role is preferred.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, business performance management, and project controlling.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing at all levels.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel), ERP systems (SAP preferred), financial analytics tools, and PowerBI.
• Fluent English (written and verbal) is required for effective communication with international stakeholders and cross-functional teams, with proficiency in one or more secondary languages as a bonus to support collaboration.
• Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US, and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• Health, Life & Disability
  • Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
  • Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
  • Vision benefit.
  • Company paid life insurance (2X base pay).
  • Company paid AD&D (1X base pay).
  • Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums.
  • Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid.
  • Long Term Disability