FP&A Global Process Optimization Lead

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This Position reports to:

Group Plan-to-Deliver (P2D) is the FP&A-related global process organization responsible for establishing the group-wide governance and process foundations to enable and support ABB value creation through planning, managing performance, and providing actionable insights to Business partners, Group leadership and Investors. This includes developing group policies, processes and competencies, unlocking value from process improvement, transformation, and digital automation.

As the FP&A Global Process Optimization Lead, you will be reporting to the Head of FP&A Governance and Operations / Group Plan-to-Deliver Global Process Owner, headquartered in Switzerland. You will develop and optimize the Group P2D global process organization and shape the current and future organization. Working closely with the Group Plan-to-Deliver Global Process Owner, you will be responsible for supporting development of the process vision, operational process roadmap, and operating model as well as implementing key process optimization initiatives within the scope of the process organization.

Over time, your scope of process ownership may change as our processes mature hence, we are looking for a team member who is willing to grow within the Group P2D global process organization.

Your responsibilities

• Maturity Assessment: Support Global Process Owner in finalization of maturity assessment across the current scope of Group Plan-to-Deliver activities including, but not limited to, Management Reporting, Planning, Performance Management, and Governance, leveraging relevant external sources

• Process Vision & Roadmap: Support Global Process Owner in finalization of process vision and creating an operational roadmap to implement such vision over the short-, medium- and long-term

• Operating Model Design: Design a fit-for-purpose operating model, including organizational structure and technology roadmap, for the Group Plan-to-Deliver global process organization that best supports the process vision & roadmap. This operating model should support in embedding the outcomes of the Plan-to-Deliver Finance Transformation into the business-as-usual global process organization and operations

• Project Management: Oversee and initiate projects that enhance process efficiency within the appropriate process scope. Ensure timely reporting and actionable plans to accomplish agreed outcomes

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Group and Business FP&A teams, the Finance Process, Data and Systems team, and other global process organizations in order to deliver above objectives and other key initiatives within the relevant process scope

Your background

• Bachelor’s level degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, with a minimum of ten years of experience in finance process-oriented roles, including process design; Big 4 or BPO driven transformation experience is beneficial

• Deep understanding of processes as well as functional familiarity with technology solutions related to financial planning & analysis and planning and performance management

• Strategic thinking in developing, prioritizing and implementing process improvements

• Demonstrated skill in overseeing intricate projects while prioritizing results

• International work experience obtained in a multinational company in the industrial sector, with significant knowledge of ABB’s finance landscape

• Fluent in English, other languages are an added advantage

• Proficient communication skills including experience working across multiple levels including executive level, functions and regions; able to deliver message effectively verbally and in writing

• Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with personnel at all organizational levels and across functions as well as contributing to a team

• Having cultural sensitivity, being self-motivated, and comfortable operating in an intense and challenging context with goals of professional development within the firm

• Willingness to work virtually and collaborate with colleagues located in different geographies

Interested in joining our team in this role? If so, we look forward to receiving your application via our online careers tool. Please submit your CV and motivation letter in English – documents in other languages will not be reviewed.

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