ABB Discovery Trainee @ Controlling (f/m/d)

ABB Discovery Trainee @ Controlling (f/m/d)

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration – combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities – are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. Write the next chapter of your ABB story.

This position reports to

Finance Manager

Your role and responsibilities

Are you ready for exciting projects that boost performance and support a sustainable future? Then our ABB Trainee Program is just right for you! Through a practice-oriented introductory program, you will gain self-confidence and learn to work independently and as part of a team. We promote your professional development with targeted training and personal support. During the 18-month trainee program, you will pass through three stations in Germany and abroad, starting in the Controlling department. Additional experience in marketing, industrialization or supply chain as well as a six-month assignment abroad round off the programme.

1. Gain valuable insights into the processes of an international company through three six-month assignments within 18 months and discover your interests in different areas of responsibility.
2. Benefit from tailored training, professional mentoring and support from the Discovery Program team as you make key executive connections.
3. Build a strong network at ABB, participate in social events and team activities, and develop your strengths through regular feedback as part of the ABB Discovery Trainee Community.
4. Participate in the operational business by contributing to financial topics.
5. Support the preparation of financial statements and reporting by determining the actual result and preparing the balance sheet and income statement.
6. Review and maintain automatic postings as well as accrual, expense and adjustment accounts for complete and accurate mapping of financial data.
7. Create and analyze key performance indicators such as budget, forecast, cost centers and operating cash flow and contribute to management decision making with performance reviews.

Qualifications for the role

• Successfully completed Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or business administration with a focus on finance or controlling.
• Ideally internships / working student activities in controlling.
• Initial international experience as part of an internship / semester abroad is an advantage.
• Clear hands-on mentality with the self-image to tackle and implement topics.
• Personally, you are a team player and impress with your commitment, communication skills and customer orientation.
• Enjoy working in an international environment and intercultural exchange with colleagues.
• Fluency in written and spoken German and English.

What’s in it for you?

• Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Electrification and have a visible impact on the future.
• Enjoy a supportive and solution driven team environment.
• Learn from highly experienced, genuine, and caring colleagues – people who are committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.

Benefits

• Flexible work practices.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Internal networking opportunities.
• Learning & development offering.
• Canteen.
• Personal coaching offers.
• Individual talent development.
• Employee parking spaces and charging stations.
• Company sports & care coach.
• Summer party and other networking opportunities.
• Company doctor with free check-ups.

More about us

Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (documents submitted in English are appreciated) through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website

Work model: hybrid #LI-hybrid. ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented induction programme, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently and self-reliantly within your assigned area. Even after the joining phase, ABB offers a wide range of individual career development opportunities and supports you in realizing your career goals with targeted training measures. At ABB you will find an attractive working environment in all phases of life – including mobility services such as bicycle leasing, policies for sabbaticals and home office, the ABB children’s vacation camp and taking care of family members.

ABB AG Your contact is: ABB PersonalDirekt +49 (0) 621 381 3500 ABB Data Privacy Statement:

#J-18808-Ljbffr