Finance M&A Analyst

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This position reports to

M&A Finance Vice President

Your role and responsibilities

You will be supporting ABB’s worldwide buy- and sell-side financial due diligence activities to identify risks in potential M&A transactions, and prepare, advise and execute solutions to achieve the most beneficial position for the company.

The work model for the role is: remote #LI-Remote

You will be a financial expert for all of ABB’s businesses in regards of ABB’s global M&A activity within a global function.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Initial target assessment including high-level financial analysis and preparation of adjusted his-toric financials
• Buy-and Sell side Financial Due Diligence preparation, execution and support
• Closing accounts reviews as part of the purchase price finalization
• Assisting ABB US GAAP Acquisition and Divestment accounting and reporting preparation and execution, including external reporting requirements and performance of necessary controls
• Supporting the preparation of pro forma financials to demonstrate the impact of acquisitions on ABB’s financial statements
• Performing acquisition and divestment controls as part of ABB’s internal control framework
• Supporting the development of ABB’s accounting-related policies/directives/controls in area of business combinations and divestments

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor or Master degree in Finance or Accounting
• You possess 2-4 years of experience in Financial Due Diligence acquired at reputable accounting firm (or equivalent), which preferably operates globally
• You possess US GAAP (or IFRS) knowledge
• Very good communication, project management and analytical skills required
• Able and willing to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, and in a multinational and multicultural environment
• You are at ease communicating in English – both written and spoken
• You are willing to work flexible hours and global travel ability