Financial Project Analyst

ABB•Mebane, NC

7d•Onsite

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

Requirements

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.
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.
Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in one or more secondary languages as a bonus to support collaboration.

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.

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