Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst at ABB in Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Job description

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performing closing activities and MIS reports for the respective business / functions.
• Validating accuracy of financial data and business information and reports for the respective country/division.
• Forecasting & Variance Analysis: Supporting preparation of relevant organization financial reporting, business planning & forecasting. Performing analysis of business performance versus budget and forecast.
• Data Quality: Deliver business reports and KPI analysis ensuring reliability and consistency.
• Stakeholder Management: Working with financial professionals in Countries / Functions to understand and analyze the drivers of financial performance and identify trends. Preparing and analyzing ad-hoc reports as per division’s / function’s request.
• Continuous Improvement: Optimize own performance to increase productivity by developing automated solutions, eliminating duplications, coordinating information requirements. Recommend changes of process standards and procedures to improve the timely performance of process activities.
• Documentation & Governance: Maintain proper audit trail and documentation within own area of responsibility for audits and reviews. Ensure SOPs are prepared and updated regularly for all activities performed.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in a Finance and/or Accounting. CA/CMA/ MBA Finance preferred
• 2 to 5 years of experience in Accounting and Finance with 2+ years of experience in FP&A is must to have, 2+ years of experience in Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis and Month end closing activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an eye for details. Strong communication skills, fluent in English.
• Hands-on experience in SAP FICO, PS and COPA modules
• Experience with MS Office. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with diverse teams across different countries.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to timeliness and accuracy

Skills

Required

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse teams
• SAP FICO, PS and COPA modules
• MS Office
• Microsoft Excel
• PowerPoint