• Senior Financial Analyst

    Abbott (Abbott Park, IL)


    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.

     

    Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a **Sr Financial Analyst** **to** **support our Business & Technology Services, office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO).**

     

    The Senior Financial Analyst Provides FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) support to the Corporate Business & Technology Services (BTS) organization. Oversees financial processes and activities and provides analytics to support strategic business decisions.

    What You Will Do:

    + Serves as a business partner for the International, Medical Device and Abbott Diabetes Care within the Corporate BTS organization

    + Leveraging Abbott Shared Services organization, oversees monthly close activities, provides clear and meaningful financial reporting and commentary. Ensures compliance and champions internal controls and procedures.

    + Develops forecasts and prepares supporting analytics. Manages risks and opportunities through the use of external and internal signals and data. Develops contingency plans.

    + Conducts regular financial reviews with cost center owners to communicate financial performance and provide valuable insight to help business achieve financial goals.

    + Partners with the business to define, review and analyze the projects. Assists with preparation and review of Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCEs). Provides analytical support for contracts’ negotiations.

    + Provides ad hoc analysis to support key projects or other related activity as required.

    + Drives continuous improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes.

    + Works both independently and in groups in a variety of situations requiring analytical and critical thinking skills.

    Education and Experience You Will Bring:

    + Degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.

    + 4 years minimum experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting.

    + Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel, Hyperion Essbase and SAP.

    + Strong analytical, problem solving, variance analysis skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

    + Effective communication skills; ability to synthesize complex, technical issues and summarize with clarity.

    + Ability to manage many competing priorities and execute in a pressurized environment.

     

    What We Offer

     

    At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

     

    + **A fast-paced work environment** where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only)

    + Production areas that are **clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled** (Include for Manufacturing roles only)

    + **Training and career development** , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

    + **Financial security** through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

    + **Health care and well-being programs** including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

    + **Paid time off**

    + **401(k)** retirement savings with a generous company match

    + **The stability of a company** with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

    Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

    www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)

     

    Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. 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.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

     

    We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

     

    To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email [email protected]