Business Controller, Manufacturing and R&D in Robotics

At ABB, we help industries outrun – leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation – for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:

PDP Manager, RARO JP

Run What Runs the World

At ABB, we help important industries outrun-leanerand cleaner.

Every person here makes that happen.By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world’s best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level.

Because at ABB, progress is an expectation-for you, your team, and the world. As aPDP Controller,you’lltake on challenges that transform industries and drive innovation. We give you the market-leadingexpertise, technology, and opportunity,and youownthe challenge to make an impact that matters.

Itwon’talways be easy. Growing takes grit. Innovating takes the courage to try, fail, learn, and succeed. But at ABB,you’llnever run alone.

Your Role: Own the Challenge/Take on the Journey

• (1) Strategy

-Function as a key partner to the JP PDP ManagerindeterminingPDP strategy, coordinating with Global Robotics

and BL strategy, implementation, and coordination ofimplementation as needed.

-Maintain constant communication with the LBL Managerregardingfinancial, market, and customer conditions

and outlook.

• (2) Business Planning

-Oversee JP PDP’s business planning process and various Country CFOs, LBL Controllers, Global Automotive Controllers,Global Automotive Controllers, and LocalBusiness LineManagers.

Evaluate thefinancial impactof various business decisions and recommend countermeasures.

• (3) Performance

-Contribute to the definition of key performance indicators,identifyproblemsandadvisemanagement on action plans andoperational strategies to be resolved.

-Promoteappropriate coststructure and productivity,optimizationand capital efficiency. Strengthening OPEX is akey requirement.

• 4) Internal Controls and Compliance

-Ensure transparency in financial reporting and disclosure.Define and implement internal controls over financial and non-financial operations. Ensures compliance with corporate andnational standards, regulations, and guidelines Support internaland external audits.

• 5) Financial Reporting

-Ensures financial reporting management according to definedquality standards and mandatory ABACUS closing schedules.Oversee all local PG financial reporting, business planning,budgetingand forecasting.

• (6) Cash Flow

-Manage and closely monitor LBL’s cash flow and takesteps to improve net working capital management.

• (7)Risk Management

-Evaluate business risk exposures and define riskmitigation strategies to reduce the impact on local BLbusiness performance.

-Implement global risk review procedures and processes tominimize financial risks and exposures.

• (8) Contract and Proposal Review

-Review details of orders and contracts to verify accuracycompared to proposal and/or standard. Advise on financial andcommercial aspects of proposals, contract terms, riskconsiderations, contract structuring, tax issues, cash flowanalysis, assignment terms, and other related issues.

-Reviews and approves full cost models and price lists.

• (9)Internal stakeholders

-Ensuretimelyand efficient communication with the CountryAdministration, BL Administration, AccountingCenterand otherinternal customerstoidentifyand discuss issues to improve JP PDP operations,work quality and efficiency.

• (10)HR

-Mentors,motivatesand develops direct and indirectsubordinatesin accordance withHR policies.

• Work withcutting-edgetechnology and top experts to engineer solutions that shape the future.

Whatittakes toRunwhatruns theworld

• University graduate or above

• 【Japanese】JLPT N1 level or above in Japanese language

• 【English】Business level English(reading,writingand speaking)

• Knowledgein3+ years of factory accounting experience.
• Available to work in Shimada or travel to Shimada twice a week

• At least 3years of experience inBusiness Management(Management accounting, cost accounting, and operationsmanagement experience preferred)

• A mindset to innovate, take ownership, and drive continuous improvement.

Why ABB?

A globalmarketleader redefining industries through technology andexpertise.

• Resultsthat matter—what we run here, runs the world.

• Autonomy & Ownership—we trust you toimplement solutions.

• Run What Runs the World—join a team that drives progress forward.

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.