Head of Business Finance Planning & Analysis, B&R Automation

Head of Business Finance Planning & Analysis, B&R Automation Take your next career step at B&R - a member of the ABB Group - with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. This position reports to

Finance Manager

Your role and responsibilities

• Direct reporting responsibility to the Division CFO
• Financial Business Partner to the Division Management
• Strategic and operational leadership and development of the Controlling department incl. functional Controlling (R&D Controlling, Operations Controlling etc.), Controlling processes (LPP, Rolling Forecast, Budgeting etc.), Controlling Systems (B&R COPA) and Reporting
• Analysis and interpretation of key performance indicators to evaluate financial performance and derive strategic decisions.
• Execution and monitoring of financial results analysis and coordination of management report preparation (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually)
• Assessment of the impact of strategic, financial, or other investment decisions
• Coordination and monitoring of financial planning processes and activities (including budgeting and forecasting)
• Ensuring the timeliness and compliance of budget and forecast instructions.
• Promotion of the implementation of standardized processes and tools to support financial planning.
• Driving management reporting, including preparation of management discussions and analyses
• Leadership of process improvement and cost reduction initiatives as well as global initiatives to enhance financial controlling and controlling processes
• Promotion of collaboration within the organization
• Fostering a culture of cost consciousness
• Supervisor for B&R FP&A Team. Fosters functional, personal, and professional further development of RAMA FP&A team members.

Qualifications for the role

• Completed degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent qualification.
• Several years of professional experience in controlling and financial analysis in an international company including leadership roles.
• Sound knowledge in areas such as performance management, operational excellence, risk management, and internal controls.
• Experience in data analysis and the use of corresponding tools (e.g., Excel, BI software).
• Good knowledge of tax law.
• Analytical skills, structured work approach, and high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in teams.
• Excellent proficiency in English (company language is English); German is an advantage.

More about us

At B&R - a member of the ABB Group, you can expect an exciting and challenging job with an individually tailored introductory training. You will work in agile teams where you have the opportunity to actively contribute and drive ideas forward. Our flexible work models (e.g., flextime, hybrid) offer you an optimal work-life balance.

We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website .