Finance Controller Real Estate & Facility Services 80-100%

Real Estate Country Manager, ABB Switzerland

In this role, you will be a key member of the Real Estate function in Switzerland who works with the Real Estate Managers in improving the efficiency, performance, and cost-effective service delivery by the function, by analyzing, proposing, supporting in the implementation of the plan of actions. Also, recommends changes to system functionality and supports the systems implementation/upgrade in their area of functional responsibility..
The work model for the role is: #hybrid
You will be mainly accountable for:
• Overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the real estate portfolio. Ensuring compliance with US-GAAP and ABB governance, managing Capex and Opex, and handling audit processes.
• Conducting financial analyses to improve building performance, cost efficiency, and sustainability. Monitoring and controlling real estate investments, development projects, and IFM, ensuring continuous improvement and savings.
• Serving as the interface with local business units, managing corporate finance team interactions, and ensuring transparent and reliable financial data. Developing skills through training and maintaining up-to-date property databases and records.
• Supporting annual planning, strategic initiatives, and sustainability goals. Staying updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices, and recommending improvements to processes, policies, and system functionalities.

• At least 8 years of experience in corporate real estate sector,
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administrator and/or similar,
• Strong interpersonal skills and an entrepreneurial, proactive, customer service-based mindset with the ability to work independently in a demanding and dynamic environment, as well as high level of teamwork skills.
• Excellent communication skills to establish effective relationship with internal & external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to multitask and prioritize.
• Fluency in English and German language.
• Work permit valid in Switzerland (EU/EFTA)

• Paid Parental leave (gender neutral)
• Employee Share Acquisition Plan
• Gym membership
• Career advancement opportunities

Our mission in Real Estate (RE) is to enable ABB businesses to perform at their best through a global real estate management that covers the full end-to-end lifecycle from site selection, management and maintenance to site termination. We have a passion for operational excellence and make every effort to create value for ABB businesses. Our efforts grow out of a commitment to provide healthy and engaging work environments, improve energy efficiency and sustainability and optimize space efficiency for all our buildings in more than 100 countries all over the world.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. #MyABBStoryWe look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). The recruiting process is being led by Azra Filan, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate