Assurance and Internal Control Manager Region Europe

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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we've announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you'll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position Reports To
Business Chief Financial Officer

Your Role And Responsibilities
The Assurance and Internal Control Manager is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a robust internal control environment across countries in the region, ensuring compliance with Robotics' Assurance and Internal Control Framework and regulatory requirements.

Key outcomes include maintaining a high-quality and effective control framework that minimizes risks and supports operational excellence as well as building strong, collaborative relationships with internal customers to drive value-added insights and proactive financial risk management.

The Work Model For The Role Is Hybrid
The preferred candidate is located in an EU Time Zone.

Further

• Lead and strengthen the global Internal Control & Assurance framework for ABB Robotics, with primary responsibility for implementation and continuous improvement across Region Europe, including ownership of the annual J-SOX cycle.
• Drive process, risk, and control excellence by designing, standardizing, optimizing, and remediating controls, identifying gaps, managing deficiencies, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and financial reporting requirements.
• Partner closely with Finance, Controllers, Business and IT teams to support new systems, automation initiatives, Segregation of Duties (SoD) management, and effective control execution across business processes.
• Act as subject-matter expert for Internal Controls by leading walkthroughs, providing training and guidance to process and control owners, and supporting methodology changes at local and group level.

Qualifications For The Role

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or similar; CPA/CIA is a plus.
• 5–8 years of experience in risk management, internal controls, and process improvement.
• Solid knowledge of SOX / J-SOX and internal control frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP ECC and S/4HANA.
• Effective coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills; proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Proven project management ability and capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent English (spoken and written); willingness to travel within the region.

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