Local Business and Project Controller, India

Overview

Provide key financial support to ABB Robotics in Bangalore, India, ensuring accurate tracking and processing of financial transactions, and act as Project Controller over project financial performance.

What you'll do

• Oversee project financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and profitability analysis to ensure alignment with project objectives and schedules.
• Act as Project Controller, driving project reviews and monitoring revenue, gross margins, cash flow, net working capital, cost variances, and overall project financial performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely project financial reporting, including balance sheet, income statement, project status reports, forecasts, and monthly book closures.
• Support commercial and contractual activities including contract reviews, change orders, claims management, risk reviews, proposal evaluations, and contract structuring.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, ABB policies, global standards, statutory regulations, and governance requirements while proactively identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Partner with business leaders and the Local Division Controller on MIS reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, strategic initiatives, treasury activities, and continuous process improvements.
• Translate business strategy into plans, establish measurable targets, evaluate the financial implications of strategic decisions, and identify risks and recommend actions.

What you'll need

• Qualified Accountant (CA/CMA/MBA Finance or equivalent) with 8-12 years of experience in Business Finance, Project Controlling, or Commercial Finance.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, project accounting, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and book closing activities.
• Experience in project review processes, revenue recognition, profitability analysis, cost control, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Good understanding of contract management, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Proven ability to support business strategy through financial analysis, management reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Nice to have

• Exposure to CFIN and financial transformation projects.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
• Reports to: Country Finance Manager.