Head of Functional Cost Controlling

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This Position Reports To

Global Head of FP&A, Robotics

In this role, you will act as the Finance Business partner for ABB Robotics’ Functional Leadership, taking end-to-end responsibility for controlling functional and corporate build-up costs of the spin-off. You will ensure transparency, discipline, and optimization of approximately $200M in annual HQ and functional spend across 20+ Product Groups. By designing, implementing, and running robust cost controlling, reporting, and forecasting processes, you will provide actionable insights to drive efficiency, identify risks and opportunities, and enable strategic decisions that balance near-term execution with long-term value creation. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, you will work closely with ABB Robotics CFO, Functional Leads and the Head of Headquarter Companies Accounting.

The work model for the role is: hybrid;

The preferred location is within Europe.

Some travelling might be required for this position.

You Will Be Mainly Accountable For

• Functional Cost Controlling: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for HQ and functional costs (~$200M/year), ensuring transparency, compliance, and comparability across Product Groups and legal entities.
• Spin-Off Readiness: Design and implement standalone processes, governance, and reporting for functional costs, including carve-out allocations, separation costs, and new company cost build-up.
• Business Partnering & Insight: Collaborate with division and functional leaders to challenge costs, provide actionable insights, and support strategic decisions that optimize efficiency and value creation.
• Process, Systems & Data Management: Build efficient cost allocation processes, data structures, and systems that operate independently post-listing, including oversight of Master Data and Management Hierarchies.
• Reporting & Compliance: Establish KPIs, internal controls, and management reporting to support Executive Committee and Board-level decision-making, while ensuring alignment with external advisors, auditors, and listing requirements.
  
  

Qualifications For The Role

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration with at least 8-10 years of international finance/controlling experience, with strong exposure to corporate reporting and HQ/functional cost management.
• At least 5 years of direct cost controlling, budgeting, and forecasting experience, managing large functional/HQ budgets (~$100M+), with prior involvement in spin-offs, carve-outs, IPO readiness, or major finance transformation projects.
• Strong proficiency in finance systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Power BI, HFM/Group reporting), with solid knowledge of internal controls, Accounting & Reporting Policies, and US GAAP/IFRS.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail, with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for senior stakeholders and support strategic decision-making,
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to act as a trusted business partner, challenge stakeholders constructively, and work effectively in a fast-paced, transformational environment; fluent in English.
  
  

What's In It For You

We empower you to take the lead, share bold ideas, and shape real outcomes. You’ll grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and learning that fits your goals. Here, your work doesn’t just matter, it moves things forward.

Exciting Career Opportunity in Robotics

This role is part of ABB’s Robotics business, which is preparing to become an independent company. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a dynamic and fast-paced organization at the forefront of robotics innovation. As we transition into a separate entity outside the ABB Group, you’ll have the chance to shape the future, grow your career, and work alongside world-class experts in a more agile and entrepreneurial environment.

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