Global Senior Product Group and R&D Controller Join to apply for the Global Senior Product Group and R&D Controller role at ABB
Overview ABB helps industries outrun — leaner and cleaner. As a global market leader, we empower progress for you, your team, and the world. This position is part of ABB’s Machine Automation Division (B&R) and contributes to the financial steering of the division's global Product Groups and their R&D activities to enable strategic decision-making and support innovation through robust financial analysis and planning.
Your Role: Own the Challenge The Global Senior Product Group and R&D Controller will collaborate with Global Product Group and R&D Managers to act as a trusted business partner in an international environment. The work model for the role is hybrid. This role contributes to ABB Group's Machine Automation Division globally. Main stakeholders include the Global Product Group and R&D Controller as well as Product Group Managers and R&D Managers across the division.
Responsibilities Financial Planning and Reporting — Manage and support the preparation of monthly reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and long-term financial planning for designated Product Groups and the R&D function; drive R&D project controlling
Business Partnering and Strategic Support — Provide financial insight to Product Groups to support business case development and enhance strategic decision-making
Performance Management and KPI Development — Develop and monitor R&D financial KPIs, conduct cost analyses, and identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency
Process Improvement and Compliance — Drive process enhancements and automation 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 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; strong affinity for digital tools and automation
Ability to perform financial modeling for forecasts, budgets, and cost optimization to support strategic decisions and lead project controlling
Experience with stakeholder management and effective interpersonal skills
Experience with government funding processes for R&D and IP-related finance is a benefit
Fluent English; German language skills are beneficial
Why join our company? Work-Life Balance — Flexible working models, including flextime and hybrid options
Health & Well-being — Health measures, Global Employee Assistance Program, and 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
Inclusive Culture — An 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 willingness to offer compensation above the minimum depending on qualifications and experience.
More about us ABB's Machine Automation Division (B&R) is an innovative automation company headquartered in Austria with offices worldwide. B&R became part of ABB's Robotics & Discrete Automation division in 2017 and 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 and sells industrial electronics, software solutions and mechatronic solutions for machine and factory automation.
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Job details Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Analyst and Finance
Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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