Division Chief Financial Officer

ABB•Coppell, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports to the President - MONM. The work model for the role is Hybrid. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be the most senior financial officer in your area of responsibility and act as a member of the business area / division leadership team. Each day, you will be responsible for establishing an effective and cost-efficient finance support platform to the business, in line with the group requirements, including oversight of relevant finance group functions and global business services. You will also showcase your expertise by leading business strategy and providing input to the divisions. Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required (Master’s preferred) with 15+ years of progressive experience in business controlling within a global environment.
Minimum 10 years of experience in a financial management role, proven leadership background on a regional or global level.
Solid command of finance processes, systems and tools, coupled with deep financial strategy, planning and execution experience.
Understanding of industrial automation or manufacturing sectors, operations and customer dynamics is highly preferred.
Proven ability to deliver results and drive performance in complex, international business environments.
Recognized team player with strong communication, business partnering, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in financial strategy, planning, and execution; M&A exposure and multilingual capabilities (English required, additional languages is an asset).
Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Understanding of industrial automation or manufacturing sectors, operations and customer dynamics is highly preferred.
additional languages is an asset

Responsibilities

Partner with the Division President to shape and execute business strategy, lead financial planning and performance target setting, and co-drive demand generation while safeguarding ABB’s overall business interests. Provide financial insight on strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with long-term value creation.
Drive profitability, cost efficiency, and operational performance by proactively identifying gaps, triggering corrective actions, and sharing best practices. Lead and evaluate investments, divestments, M&A, and restructuring initiatives, ensuring business decisions support sustainable growth and resource optimization.
Ensure strong financial governance, transparency, and compliance with Group policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements. Oversee internal controls, audits, and risk-informed decision-making, and drive standardized, compliant processes across finance functions (accounting, controlling, reporting, treasury, planning, tax, and systems).
Oversee high-quality financial reporting and closing processes, while driving continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and optimization of capital structure, asset management, and finance processes. Build and lead a high-performing global finance community, ensuring capability development, talent growth, and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

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
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.