GETP – Global Early Talent Program in Finance and Accounting

Take your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.

As a Global Early Talent Program in Finance & Accounting participant, you will get hands-on responsibility from the start. You will rapidly build your skills, network and experience through a series of exciting, cross-functional, and international assignments. The exceptional people you work with, the challenging projects you tackle, and the global scale of our business will give the experience you need to build a world-class career in finance. Throughout the Trainee program, you will receive guidance and mentorship enabling you to acquire valuable insights and feedback on your assignments. The program starts 1.10.2024 and is divided into three parts: 1) First nine-month assignment in your home country (Finland) 2) Second six-month assignment abroad to get an overview of ABB Marine & Ports operations in a different environment, expanding your network 3) Last nine-month assignment back to the home country, where you will deepen your knowledge During the program we will take the participants on a leadership competency development journey. The last part will also be the time where the participants start to look for their final position, to be started after the end of the program.

This position reports to

LD & Local Business Controller

Your responsibilities

• Depending on the assignment you will be in, most common responsibility can include tasks within Operational (Accounting and Reporting) and Project Controlling and Finance
• Implement performance and profitability analysis by Business Line
• Lead a cost optimization project in a large factory
• Be involved in the improvement of the costing process
• Monthly project controlling and reporting activities
• Create financial reports for the Management Team
• Implementation of dashboards and verification of profitability by product line and location
• Database management
• Cost analysis of products, manufacturing parts and revision of project margins
• Coordination of information with different stakeholders

Your background

• You are a recent graduate (preferably Master’s level) in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration
• You are familiar working with Excel and like to analyze
• You are meticulous as a person and like working with details
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• You are curious, resilient and open to new ideas
• You enjoy working in a global environment, in a large corporation

More about us

At ABB Marine & Ports, we are committed to transforming our customers’ vessels and terminal operations with innovative electric, automated, and digital technologies. As part of enabling a low-carbon society, we strive to preserve resources and promote social progress. Our sustainable solutions have a far-reaching impact, and by joining us you will actively play a part in contributing to a more sustainable future. www.abb.com/news We offer an international and dynamic working environment where our business delivers advanced technology in large projects across the world in a customer-oriented and highly globalized industry. We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. #LI-hybrid