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:
The Opportunity
This position works out of the Abbott Park, IL location in the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis function.
The members of the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team are strategic business partners that deliver clear, accurate, and relevant financial information and analysis to drive timely decisions to help deliver financial excellence. The team provides timely and accurate consolidated forecasts, reports and analyses to key stakeholders (CEO, CFO, VP of Finance, Investor Relations, Tax and Treasury), as well as the Board of Directors. One of the critical-success factors of this team is our ability to anticipate the needs of our key stakeholders and adapt to a rapidly changing environment with insightful data analysis.
As a Finance Supervisor, you will provide financial planning and analysis support for the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis group. This includes analysis of the Rolling Latest Best Estimates (RLBE) and the quarterly Confirmations for all Abbott Divisions and Corporate functions, as well as multiple projects and analyses.
What You’ll Work On
- Lead foreign exchange (FX) analytics, including consolidation, forecasting, and assessment of P&L impacts resulting from currency fluctuations.
- Proactively communicate emerging FX risks and opportunities and partner closely with Economics, Treasury, and CFP&A team to evaluate P&L implications.
- Support the organization through consolidation, reporting and performing relevant analysis in all cycles vs applicable benchmarks and street expectations.
- Develop executive-level financial insights and reporting, including preparation of Latest Best Estimate review materials for the Corporate Controller and senior finance leadership. Provide clear, actionable analysis of financial performance, key business drivers, risks, and margin improvement opportunities.
- Support Quarterly Earnings Release process. Prepare financial analysis and supporting documents for the Earnings Release and provide support required to provide guidance to the street.
- Perform advanced P&L analysis and financial modeling, translating complex data into meaningful business insights. Clearly articulate drivers of performance, identify emerging trends, and recommend actions to improve results.
- Lead and develop one FP&A analyst, providing coaching, performance feedback, and career development support while ensuring execution of key deliverables.
- Operate with a significant amount of autonomy, work independently and proactively to accomplish goals.
- Respond to executive and ad hoc requests from senior leadership with urgency, accuracy, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in finance or accounting.
- 5-7 years of finance experience in a large public or private company to include roles of increasing responsibility in accounting and/or finance.
Skills Required to Excel in Role
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize large, complex data sets into clear business insights and actionable recommendations.
- Strong financial planning, forecasting, and analytical skills with a deep understanding of P&L performance drivers.
- Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
- Proven ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and deliver results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to accuracy.
- Collaborative partner who builds effective relationships across global functions and diverse teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate issues, challenge assumptions, and identify opportunities to improve business outcomes.
- Continuous improvement orientation with a track record of driving process enhancements and automation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and executive presentation development.
- Experience with foreign exchange (FX) analysis, forecasting, and assessment of currency impacts on financial results.
- Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Essbase, and enterprise planning systems.
- Demonstrated capability in applying advanced analytics and automation tools, including Python, machine learning, Power Automate, Power BI, and AI-enabled solutions will serve as a strong enabler for success to drive automation in this role.
- Prior experience in Corporate FP&A, corporate headquarters finance, or finance roles supporting senior leadership.
- MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced finance credentials preferred.
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The base pay for this position is
$86,700.00 – $173,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:
FIN Corporate Finance
LOCATION:
United States > Abbott Park : AP06D
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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