R&D Controller and Financial Analyst

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This position reports to

Local Division Controller

Your role and responsibilities

The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite with some hybrid possibilities. We are now looking for a new R&D controller and Financial Analyst to join our team in ABB Distribution Solutions division in Vaasa. In this role, you will be responsible for business control and financial analyst related tasks within the Finance team. This is a temporary position ending 31.12.2025 with a possibility for an extension until the end of 2026. You will be mainly accountable for: • Various R&D monthly reporting, including CHTET reporting and cost follow-up • Business Finland reports for different R&D projects, including follow-ups • Assisting in the preparation of financial reporting, business planning, budgeting and forecasting • Validating the accuracy of financial data, business information and reports by performing reconciliations and reviews of exceptions • Performing controls within your area as designed, while maintaining a proper audit trail and documentation for future audits and reviews • Following up on Fixed Asset and CAPEX • Different R&D related ad-hoc reporting, hourly rate calculations and supporting the implementation of standardized reports for the R&D team

Qualifications for the role

• Current or soon to be completed BSc or M.Sc. degree from a relevant field, such Accounting, Finance or similar
• Some (>2 years) experience from related tasks, such as month end reporting and forecasting
• Practical experience with tools such as MS Office (especially Excel) and SAP
• Excellent English and Finnish skills, both written and spoken
• Proactive way of working with a motivation towards growing as an expert
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility with working scheduling

More about us

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium-voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #My ABBStory Our culture and benefits reflect our values: courage, care, curiosity and collaboration. The most appreciated benefits according to our personnel are at the moment e.g. an annual performance bonus, employee share acquisition program, continuous learning opportunities, bicycle and other wellbeing and family benefits. We have a hybrid working model. For more information, please contact Local Division Controller Leena Rosenblad-Antus, tel. +358 50 3342 106. Please apply for the position by November 18, 2024. We look forward to receiving your application.