Country Finance Manager, ABB Robotics

About the role

This Country Finance Manager position sits within ABB's Robotics business in Korea, a leading global robotics company. The role leads the country finance organization and acts as a strategic partner to the local Managing Director and business leadership team, with end-to-end accountability for financial performance, planning and forecasting, fiduciary governance and statutory compliance. It is a hybrid role reporting to the Senior Finance Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the business to drive performance and value creation, translating data into forward-looking insights.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management, giving actionable insights on revenue, profitability, margins, costs, cash flow, working capital and business risks.
• Own financial governance and fiduciary compliance, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls and compliance with Korean statutory, tax, regulatory and accounting requirements and global standards.
• Work with commercial, project and operational leaders to improve forecast accuracy, contract quality, revenue recognition, project margins, cash conversion and risk management, and lead corrective actions.
• Build an engaged finance team through accountability, coaching, talent development, succession planning, process standardization and the use of digital and analytical tools.

Required profile

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience in business controlling, FP&A, commercial finance or finance leadership in a multinational.
• Experience in robotics, automation, engineering or other project-based B2B industries is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
• Fluent English and native-level Korean.
• CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong SAP, Excel and financial analytics capabilities.
• Interest in using AI, automation and digital tools to improve finance processes.