Senior Project Controller for ABB Motion

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This position reports to:
Finance Manager
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We are looking for a Senior Project Controller to join our Motion High Power division team (at Machines). In this role, you will manage financial management across multiple international projects, acting as a key business partner to the organization You will play a central role in driving project performance, ensuring financial accuracy, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineering, and leadership teams, helping to shape best practices, strengthen governance, and support the long-term growth and competitiveness of our Motion High Power business.
Your Responsibilities
Drive all financial activities across assigned projects, ensuring strong financial control, performance, and accurate accounting, reporting, and invoicing.
Act as a trusted business partner to Project Managers, supporting all financial and commercial matters and sharing responsibility for project execution
Optimize project cash flow, revenues, and gross margin in collaboration with the Project team
Ensure accuracy of project balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and monthly/quarterly forecasts
Manage financial risks, including currency exposure, bonds, guarantees, tax considerations, and overall project risk/opportunity identification and mitigation
Support project planning and execution by contributing to cost reports, monthly project reviews, and promoting commercial awareness within the team
Provide financial input during tender processes, advising on financial aspects to support effective decision-making
With curiosity you constantly seek better and more effective ways of working. You are located in Västerås on our production site on Finnslätten.
Your Background
Proven experience in project controlling (minimum 5 years) Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance or other related discipline.
Solid understanding of financial reporting, forecasting, and project accounting
Experience working with SAP
Ability to manage financial risks and improve project performance
Solid analytical skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication skills in Swedish & English, with the ability to collaborate across functions
Experience working in project-based environments, ideally within engineering or industrial sectors
What’s in it for you?
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
More about us
ABB Motion High Power (MOHP) Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. From general purpose to highly customized designs, synchronous motors provide high efficiency, reliability and availability across all major industries and applications, including some in the toughest and most demanding environments. The division also has a long track record of designing and building generators for wide range of industries, including power generation, marine, oil and gas, mining, and data centers.
Hiring Manager Tomas Andersson, +46 73 085 80 20, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives; Unionen: Katja Saari, +4673- 077 05 02; Ledarna: Mats Wahlund, +4676- 769 80 05; Sveriges ingenjörer: Håkan Sjöberg, +4670- 396 00 02. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Robert Norén +46 72 461 20 95.
We look forward to reading your application in PDF format. Last day to apply is 8 November.
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.
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