Job Description
Local Product Group Controller
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This position reports to
Regional Sales & Service Controller BLA
Your role and responsibilities
In this role, we are looking for a highly motivated problem solver with financial expertise to identify trends and problems, communicating information to relevant groups, drive for changes and process optimization, and take actions to improve the financial performance of the Measurement and Analytics local division businesses. The work model for the role is hybrid. You'll be based out of the Houston office at least once a week. This role is contributing to the Process Automation Measurement & Analytics division. You will be mainly accountable for: •Analyzing the business performance versus budget and forecast and proposing improvement actions; and performing benchmarking of key performance indicators with industry competitors and similar sites within ABB. Assessing impact to the sales and service organization with special focus on profitability, SG&A analysis, service costing/hourly rates, and over/under-absorption analysis •Validating accuracy of financial data and business information and reporting by performing reconciliations and review of exceptions. •Providing information to the management by assembling and summarizing data, preparing reports, making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations.
Qualifications for the role
- Bachelor's degrees in finance, accounting and related fields, with minimum five years of working experience in a manufacturing, sales or service environment;
- Previous work experiences in the areas of business controlling, financial reporting, and business performances review and analysis.
- Proficient ERP and Office application skills such as SAP FI/CO/SD/CS modules, MS Excel, Office, and Powerpoint;
- Ability to analyze, interpret and communicate complex financial subjects to sales, operations and upper management teams;
- Must demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, and promote ethical business behavior throughout the organization;
- Fluent English speaking and writing skills
- Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.
More about us
The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Measurement & Analytics Division's portfolio consists of analyzers measuring compositions of gases and liquids; instrumentation measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level; force measurement solutions measuring parameters such as flatness, thickness, and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management, device health check and predictive maintenance. The Measurement & Analytics Division serves key industries such as oil and gas, chemical, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries, as well as the marine industry. The Division enables the optimization of industrial processes by providing and analyzing data collected from sensing and smart measurement devices. Parameters such as emission levels and production inputs are measured by providing 'before' and 'after' values, enabling efficient operations and environmental sustainability through measurement. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. myBenefitsABB.com
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