Cost Specialist

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Finance Manager

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At ABB, we help important industries outrun - leaner and cleaner.  

Every person here makes that happen. By rethinking, rewiring, and improving, we combine the world’s best minds and technologies to elevate performance to a whole new level. 

Your Role and Responsibilities 

1) Develop and maintain accurate should-cost models for motors and generators

2) Act as the key interface between R&D, product management, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing ,  to ensure cost/design optimization.
3) Analyze product specifications, to identify cost drivers and their impact on cost models.
4) Build and continuously improve cost models and tools that support decision-making and enable technical and commercial trade-offs.
5) Collaborate with function managers to understand long-term cost trends and align product specifications and strategies accordingly. Provide expert advice on cost improvement, supporting business case development.
 

Qualifications for the Role

 

1) Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting. Over five years of experience as a cost accountant or Finance controlling in the traditional manufacturing industry.
2) Strong analytical skills with the ability to build and manage detailed cost models.
3) Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and personal drive.
4) Comfortable working independently within a matrix and global organization.
5) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate across functions and cultures.
6)Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

7)Background on factory costing is highly preferred.

What’s in it for you?

 We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

More about us

The High power Division offers a comprehensive product portfolio of large AC motors and generators. The Division’s induction, synchronous and special design motors and synchronous generators power critical applications across industry, infrastructure and marine transportation. Combining the best available materials with superior technology, the large motors and generators are designed to operate efficiently and reliably, even for challenging processes or applications and to have low life cycle costs.

Call to Action

 Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.