Finance & Business Controller

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing.  By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

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Your role and responsibilities

The Finance & Business Controller, Malaysia and Indonesia, will play a key role in supporting the financial oversight and fiduciary requirements of the Robotics Division in Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as its respective legal entities. This position acts as a vital business partner to operational and functional leaders, ensuring robust financial controls, driving performance, and enhancing financial decision-making at a regional level.

This role is of ABB Robotics and the location is based in Malaysia, Singapore.

• Ensure compliance with global and local fiduciary standards, including US GAAP, statutory reporting, tax, VAT, and internal controls.
• Oversee financial accounting, reporting, controlling, and statutory obligations, while managing audits and liaising with external auditors to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks aligned with local and global regulations, including assurance, risk mitigation strategies, and internal controls.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, treasury activities, bank relationships, and act as authorized signatory for statutory filings, legal documentation, and regulatory submissions.
• Lead financial planning processes—budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis—and contribute to business performance management, demand order budgeting, and KPI monitoring (cash, profitability, etc.).
• Partner with local leadership to optimize financial performance, support project reviews, and assess financial impact of contracts/purchase orders with appropriate mitigations.
• Participate in risk reviews, manage authorization tables per company guidelines, and ensure strong compliance frameworks across all financial operations.

Qualification of the role

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (CPA, ACA, CMA, or equivalent qualification preferred).
• 8 to 10years of experience in financial controlling, business finance, or regional finance management in a multinational or B2B industrial setting.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, business performance management, and project controlling.
• Experience leading finance functions across multiple countries, with knowledge of financial regulations in Malaysia and Indonesia.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing at all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), financial analytics tools, and Excel.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.

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