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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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.
The Opportunity
Join Abbott Diabetes Care as a Sr. Financial Analyst supporting Global Third-Party Manufacturing (TPM) Operations. This is an onsite opportunity based in Alameda, California, where you will partner with finance, operations, engineering, and manufacturing teams to deliver financial insights that support business performance and strategic decision-making. In this highly visible role, you will drive forecasting accuracy, support cost optimization initiatives, and help advance Abbott’s mission of improving the lives of people living with diabetes.
What You'll Work On
- Consolidate and analyze Global TPM financial results, including P&L, balance sheet, and capital reporting.
- Prepare month-end close deliverables, variance analyses, financial commentary, and forecast submissions.
- Support quarterly business reviews, annual planning processes, and long-range strategic financial plans.
- Partner with manufacturing sites to support standard cost setting activities and cost variance analysis.
- Analyze and forecast Gross Margin Initiatives (GMI) and ensure accurate incorporation into financial projections.
- Collaborate with TPM Operations and Engineering teams to develop capital and project expense forecasts.
- Conduct monthly reviews of capital and project spending, highlighting risks, opportunities, and performance trends to business leaders.
- Coordinate and support fixed asset processes in partnership with operations and center of excellence teams.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
- Deliver actionable financial insights and perform ad hoc analyses to support business decision-making.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, corporate finance, or a related discipline.
- Experience preparing financial forecasts, budgets, variance analyses, and management reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of financial analysis, reporting processes, and internal controls.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of FP&A or accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with product costing, standard costing, or manufacturing finance.
- SAP or other ERP system experience.
- Experience supporting capital planning, project expense tracking, and fixed asset management.
- Demonstrated ability to influence business partners and effectively present financial insights to leadership.
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
- Strong data analytics capabilities and proficiency translating data into actionable recommendations.
- Experience supporting global operations or working within a complex, matrixed organization.
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.
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The base pay for this position is
$90,000.00 – $180,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : 2801 Harbor Bay Parkway
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
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.
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