Business Financial Analyst

Job Description

Business Financial Analyst | ABB

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at ABB, located in Athens, TN. ABB is a global technology company focused on helping industries operate leaner and cleaner through various solutions. Every person at ABB contributes to these efforts, and this role directly supports the financial operations of the Athens, TN site. The Business Financial Analyst ensures accurate financial data, timely reporting, and effective communication to drive the company’s financial health and strategic planning.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: In-person, Athens, TN
• Team: ELIP Finance/Accounting team, reporting to the Athens, TN Controller
• Mission: Perform support activities within General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Accounts Payable, and Reporting & Consolidation in line with defined strategies, policies and procedures.
• Tech Stack: Oracle, SAP (preferred), ERP or related financial systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office products

What You’ll Actually Do
• Communication: Ensure timely and efficient communication with the Controller and Finance/Accounting team to identify and discuss issues and suggest improvements.
• Month-End Activities: Perform month-end tasks including account analyses, account reconciliations, journal entry creation, account reviews, inventory analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Financial Document Preparation: Help prepare financial reporting, business planning, budgeting, forecasting documents, and presentations.
• Compliance and Asset Monitoring: Conduct financial compliance reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual reviews) and monitor, analyze, review, and report on Capital Expenditures and Fixed assets.
• Process Oversight: Establish and oversee processes and tools to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in an accounting or financial analyst role, with required manufacturing accounting experience.
• Skills: Experience with computerized accounting systems and financial reporting software (including Oracle, SAP preferred, or ERP), strong Microsoft Excel and proficiency with other Microsoft Office products, outstanding attention to detail and accuracy, strong written and verbal communication, and strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Bonus: Prior experience in Accounts Payable is preferred.