Finance Manager Americas

ABB • Alpharetta, GA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a finance business partner to the relevant business manager and leads local finance teams to optimize the financial performance within an assigned region within the RAMA division. Each day, you will support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to evaluate various business alternatives. You will also showcase your expertise by recommending the most appropriate business solutions. You'll ensure compliance with internal guidelines, procedures, and external requirements for 4 legal entities within the RAMA Division in the Americas which cover the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. Main stakeholders are Regional and Local Management, Global Finance, CoE's, Shared Service Centers, Internal Audit, Local Authorities. You will join an aspiring team, where you will be able to contribute to the future success of a promising region within the RAMA Machine Automation Division. 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 in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred
• You have 10+ years of experience in Finance in a relevant industry; leadership/management experience required
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to effectively adhere to strict deadlines
• Strong proficiency in finance and accounting software like SAP FI/CO, Excel, Management Reporting, Frameworks for internal control systems, etc.
• You are passionate about improving finance processes and helping the business to grow and improve profitability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills required
• You are at ease communicating in English (local languages as a benefit)

Responsibilities

• Enables strategy translation into business plans and monitors measurable targets.
• Drives business planning and forecasting process for their area of responsibility.
• Leads, provides guidance, and participates or facilitates best practices to ensure alignment and consistency of controlling practices.
• Help the business to achieve defined performance metrics
• Drives the definition and implementation of global standards and business specific guidelines to ensure continuous improvement in financial control process within their region / legal entities under scope
• Establishes and drives processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information.
• Ensures transparency in financial reporting, disclosures and a high quality of financial data and business information, in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules.
• Oversees, reviews, and/or supports the month-end close process including balance sheet review, deviation analysis, commenting etc.
• Ensure compliance with local laws & regulations for legal entities under scope
• Support and guide internal & external audits for entities under scope.

Benefits

• We give you the space to lead, the support to grow, and the chance to make a difference.
• Whether you're solving problems, building something new, or helping others succeed, your impact is real.
• You’ll be part of a team that values your voice and celebrates your progress.
• Our benefits? Competitive, comprehensive, and crafted with you in mind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level