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About this Finance analyst role at ABB

ABB · Onsite · Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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:

Finance Manager

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Your role and responsibilities


In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide financial expertise to your assigned organization. Each day, you will compile and analyze various relevant metrics, identify trends and problems, and communicate information to relevant groups. You will also showcase your expertise by recommending actions to improve financial performance of a specific business.


The work model for the role is: Onsite


This role is contributing to the Motion Business Area in South Africa.


You will be mainly accountable for:

  • Performing analyses of business performance versus budget and forecast, and accordingly proposing improvement actions.
  • Executing benchmarking of key performance indicators with industry competitors and similar businesses within ABB; and working with other finance professionals to understand and analyze the drivers of financial performance of the organization and identify trends.
  • Preparing financial modeling for various hypotheses and the overall impact to the business unit.
  • Supporting the preparation of financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the relevant organization.

Our team dynamics

You will join a dynamic, talented, and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.


Qualifications for the role

  • Must have qualification of National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree Finance / Accounting / or related fields
  • You have 5-8 years of experience in reconciliations of general ledger
  • Ability to demonstrate your experience in analytical thinking of data and financial key performance indicators
  • Possess an enhanced knowledge of SAP, Power BI and MS Office
  • You are innovative around problem solving and a great communicator within teams
  • Have a demonstrated track record in project finance / controlling
  • You are at ease communicating in teams and stakeholders at all levels

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, everyday.


More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory


Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups, including persons with disabilities, in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan and Employment Equity Act requirements.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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