Global Early Talent Program (GETP) - Finance Track ABB

Understand the numbers, drive the business. As Global Early Talent Program in Finance participant, you will get hands-on responsibility from the start. You will rapidly build your skills and experience through a series of exciting, cross-functional, cross-divisional, and international assignments. You will create a legacy to be proud of as you deepen your leadership competences and soft skills, building a strong network within ABB. 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. For this particular position, you will be hired within the local ABB Marine and Port Division team at Fornebu, Norway. You will be reporting to the Local Division Controller. The program is made up of three assignments in the Finance function in different roles, decided based on business availability and trying to match your own aspirations as much as possible.

1) One six-month assignment in your home country as an introduction to the business.

2) One six-month assignment abroad to get an overview of ABB’s operations in a different environment/role and work on an exciting assignment with a different team, expanding your network.

3) One six to twelve-month assignment back to the home country/home business, where you will deepen your knowledge of the business and of your function, including the operations, strengthening your technical and soft skills.

During the last assignment participants will meet in Zurich, Switzerland for a week of training focused on leadership competencies development. The last rotation will also be the time where the participants start to look for their final position, to be started after the end of the program. All program trainings are meant to build the foundations of your future career evolution.

Global BL Controller, Coast Guard & Navy

• Depending on the assignment role you will be in, most common responsibility can include:
• 1. Operational controlling:
• • Accounting and reporting according to US GAAP guidelines
• • Business and product features
• • Cash flow management
• • Financial and risk analysis
• • Project controlling and analysis
• • Rolling forecast reporting
• 2. Strategic controlling and finance:
• • Business planning and evaluation
• • Strategic planning and development
• • Value creation and shareholder value
• 3. Personal development:
• • Corporate mission and values
• • Innovation and creativity
• • International and virtual teamwork
• • Leadership and management skills
• • Presentation and communication skills

• Recent graduate (Master’s level) in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or related fields
• Previous initial work experience in the finance function can be considered
• Professional fluency in English, other languages are a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Team spirit and global mindset
• Persistence, curiosity to learn and open to new ideas
• Attention to detail and accuracy

In ABB Marine and Port Division we take pride and ownership in building safe, environmentally friendly, and reliable marine electrical propulsion systems. We offer professional and personal challenges in a positive and innovative environment. Professional growth is important, for you and for us. You can expect informal work relations between co-workers and managers, and a lot of positive and engaged people that will welcome You to our company. We do offer various company benefits such as flexible working hours, home office arrangements, company cabins, health insurances, to name a few. Interested in joining the crew?

We are looking forward to hearing from you and receiving your application through the ABB jobportal by January 31th 2022.

If you have questions, please contact Jorunn Hanager on e-mail jorunn.hananger@no.abb.com  or Ann Loggert on e-mail ann.loggert@ch.abb.com

Please note that in cooperation with Meditor Search we conduct a background screening on all candidates that receive an offer of employment in ABB Norway. This to ensure best quality in our recruitment process, according with ABBs company policy. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com