Functional Analyst ESG

About the role

ABB is looking for a Functional Analyst ESG in Krakow, reporting to the IS Manager and contributing to the Motion IS Services. The role provides technical and business process/data advice to support ongoing operations and new software development, using knowledge of systems, procedures and emerging technologies, and oversees the development and validation of the final product. The work model is hybrid.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the functional point of contact for Sustainability and L&I reporting requirements and support the build of new structured data products.
• Collect, analyse and document business and regulatory requirements, turning them into clear functional specifications for structured data products.
• Work with Business Data Owners, ESG and L&I experts and IT teams to ensure metrics and calculations are interpreted and implemented correctly.
• Assess the impact of new or evolving requirements on existing data products and reporting processes to support change management.
• Contribute to data quality management, helping root-cause analysis and resolution of data issues with IT and business stakeholders.
• Maintain functional documentation such as data definitions, business rules and reporting logic in line with governance and data catalog standards.
• Support testing, validation and acceptance of data products and reports by business users before release.
• Flag risks, inconsistencies or gaps in data and reporting processes to ensure transparency and compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Information Systems, Sustainability, Finance or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Functional Analyst, Business Analyst or Data Analyst, preferably in ESG, sustainability or regulatory reporting contexts.
• Good understanding of ESG and/or L&I reporting frameworks, KPIs and data concepts.
• Experience with structured data, data models and reporting solutions in a complex organisation.
• Experience in cross-functional and international environments.

Required skills

• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to turn business needs into clear functional requirements and communicate with technical teams.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and data quality.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, proactive approach.