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Your role and responsibilities

As the Local Division Controller, you’ll be a key member of the local leadership team, partnering directly with the Local Division Manager. You’ll drive financial performance, guide strategic decisions, and lead a team of professionals in a dynamic, international environment. You will be supporting effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing and interpreting financial data, evaluating various business alternatives and recommending the most appropriate business solutions.

We offer a challenging position in an international and dynamic working environment with interesting duties that cover multiple dimensions of financial management in a customer-oriented Marine & Ports business.

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable marine and port operations? At ABB, we’re not just transforming industries—we’re building a better world. Join our global team and take the lead in financial strategy for our Marine & Ports Division in Sweden, in a role that combines global impact with local leadership.

• In this role, you will take ownership of the financial management of the Local Division, including project reviews and execution.
• You will lead monthly closings, forecasting, and planning, with a strong focus on both detail and the bigger picture. Cost structure, cash flow including hedging, productivity optimization, and capital efficiency will be central parts of your responsibility.
• You will ensure strong governance through robust internal controls and compliance with ABB’s governance model. This includes supporting the setup of new permanent establishments and safeguarding compliance across both new and existing operations.
• You will also monitor business performance, assess business risk exposure, and provide insights and analysis that support operational decision-making.
• By engaging actively with internal networks and stakeholders, you will take a hands-on, solution-oriented approach to financial reporting and process improvement.

Qualifications for the role

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Several years’ experience of Business Controlling roles, preferably in a global and project-driven context.
• Proven leadership experience is a strong advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of processes and tools in Finance with strong business acumen.
• Prior experience in using SAP.
• Known for your collaboration, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Fluent in English and Swedish, any other language is an asset.

More about us

ABB Marine & Ports designs and develops intelligent terminal automation solutions and services for container and bulk cargo handling as well as world-leading technologies that are driving the evolution of sustainable shipping. Data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB are paving the way to a zero-emission marine industry, and optimized container terminals. Our automation and electrical solutions are making port and terminal operations safer, greener and more productive. ABB Marine & Ports operates in 26 countries and has 2,000 employees. Learn more about the Ports business at www.abb.com/ports.

Recruiting Manager Patric Fridlund +46 72 576 50 80 will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Johan Halling, +46 72 461 25 17; Ledarna: Olof Kvensler, +46 70 588 91 52; Unionen: Krista Andersson, +4621-34 02 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Irma Leijon, +46 72 461 23 14.

We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is September 16. The interview process is ongoing, apply now to secure your spot in the recruitment process. Please note that to be eligible for employment at ABB Sweden, you will need to pass our pre-employment screening steps. This includes a reference check, a drug test, and could also include an extended background check.

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.