Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Senior Financial Analyst
About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
- An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Main Purpose of Role
This position is a key value-added role within EP Operations Finance, partnering with various levels of leadership to drive financial ownership, cost efficiency, and process improvement. You will be responsible for complex, timely, and accurate financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for the business.
What You’ll Work On
- Consolidate financials from various global manufacturing sites and provide effective communication to leadership on business performance to identify opportunities and drive improvement. The scope of financials includes Month-End Close, Quarterly Forecasts, Annual Plan, and Standard Costs.
- Provide strategic support to Supply Chain partners. Lead inventory consolidation and forecasting efforts for all planning and reporting cycles. Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers to support business decisions. Conduct regular financial reviews with business partners to communicate financial performance. Provide valuable insights to influence the business in achieving financial goals.
- Develop, automate, and monitor key financial metrics.
- Provide ad-hoc analyses to support complex decision-making within global manufacturing operations and present recommendations to management. Serve as the financial lead in cross-functional team environments.
- Identify areas for improvement and constructively propose new solutions to drive efficiencies. Develop and utilize sound financial processes to drive improved business performance.
- Support internal and external control and compliance requests
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 4+ years of experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis, or a related field
- Advanced level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strong organizational skills, as well as attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with SAP ERP and Hyperion Planning/Essbase
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a timely manner
- Ability to work effectively and with flexibility under uncertainty and changing priorities
- Strong results orientation and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to understanding and meeting business needs
- MBA, CPA, or CMA
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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
The base pay for this position is
$75,300.00 – $150,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:
EP Electrophysiology
LOCATION:
United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
