• One six-month assignment in your home country as an introduction to the business.
• One six-month assignment at ABB Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, where you will get an overview of ABB’s operations and work on a more strategic level.
• One six-to-twelve-month assignment in another country, where you will gain international experience and insights into the operational aspects of finance.

Your responsibilities

• The assignments are of six months each; they include:

• The first 6 months are spent at the ABB office in your home country. Thereafter, you will have the opportunity to move to ABB’s Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland for another 6 months, where you will gain an overview of ABB’s operations and work on a more strategic level in one of our finance group functions. Finally, the third assignment, which may last 6-12 months, will bring you to yet another country to gain further international experience and increase your responsibility. After successful completion of the program, you will be offered a permanent position in one of our local units in your home country.

• Your assignments will give you an insight into the following areas:

• Operational Controlling: accounting and reporting according to US-GAAP guidelines, rolling forecast reporting, business and product features, project controlling and analysis, cash flow management, financial and risk analysis
• Strategic Controlling and Finance: value creation and shareholder value, business planning and evaluation, strategic planning and development
• Personal Development: corporate mission and values, international and virtual teamwork, leadership and management skills, presentation, communication and motivational skills, innovation and creativity

Your background

• A Bachelors or Master’s Degree with good grades in the fields of finance, economics or accounting.
• No more than 1 – 2 years of experience in any field.
• Global mindset, with a passion to work in diverse cultures.
• Required good team player who is flexible and open to new ideas.
• Be eligible to travel abroad for extended periods of time for international assignments.
• Strong Good communication and interpersonal skills.

How to apply?

To apply for the ABB Global Trainee Program CLICK HERE

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