ABB Ltd

Financial Project Analyst

ABB Ltd$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; CPA/ACA/CMA preferred.
  • Over 5 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a similar role.
  • Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and project controlling.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Proactive problem-solving mindset focused on efficiency and improvement.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel), ERP systems (preferably SAP), and financial analytics tools like PowerBI.
  • Fluent in English and capable of effective communication with international teams; additional languages are a bonus.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with global and local fiduciary standards including US GAAP and tax regulations.
  • Lead financial planning processes such as budgeting and variance analysis to enhance business performance.
  • Oversee financial accounting, reporting, and audits with external auditors for accurate tracking.
  • Establish governance frameworks aligned with regulations for assurance and risk management.
  • Monitor cash flow and treasury activities; act as signatory for legal documentation.
  • Partner with local leadership to assess financial implications of contracts and enhance project reviews.
  • Participate in risk reviews and maintain compliance in financial operations.

Benefits

  • Choice between two medical plan options and dental plans.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance, with options to enhance coverage.
  • Paid parental leave and an employee assistance program for mental health support.
  • 401k Savings Plan with company contributions and an Employee Stock Acquisition Plan.
  • 11 paid holidays and a permissive time away vacation policy.
Full Job Description
This position reports to:
Trading Business Controller, US - ELDS

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support in all financial and commercial matters related to the project import business. Each day, you will actively drive their respective project's performance. You will also showcase your expertise by preparing project invoices and financial accounting and reporting documents.

The work model for the role is: onsite #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Trading Business for Electrification Distribution Solutions in the US.

Your role and 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.


Our team dynamics
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.

Qualifications for the role
  • 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.
  • You have 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.


What's in it for you?
As a Financial Project Analyst on our growing team, you'll support a thriving business while gaining valuable exposure to international markets and stakeholders-all while helping to shape the future of our expanding finance organization and building your career with real impact.

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following 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 - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

More about us

The Distribution Solutions (ELDS) division specializes in providing pioneering low and medium-voltage innovations and services for utility, data center, industrial, and commercial customers. Our portfolio includes air-insulated switchgear, motor control centers, gas-insulated switchgear, switchboards, busway systems, control and protection products, and integrated digital solutions that enable smarter, safer, and more reliable power distribution. The Trading Business serves US customers by providing ABB's extensive product offering from international operations to the domestic market.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

About ABB Ltd

ABB Ltd is a Swiss multinational corporation that specializes in electrical equipment. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. ABB operates in a variety of industries, including power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as automation and robotics. The company's products and services are used in a range of applications, from electric vehicles to renewable energy systems. ABB has a global presence, with operations in more than 100 countries. The company is committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact.
Learn more about ABB Ltd
Size
104,400 employees
Market Cap
$59.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.1 billion
Founded
1988
5 Year Trend
+3%
Revenue
$26.1 billion
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