Senior Financial Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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

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’ll Work On

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to multiple business units within Corporate BTS organization, including International IT, Medical Device IT and EPD IT.  

• Leverage Abbott Shared Services to oversee monthly close activities, deliver clear and meaningful financial reporting and commentary, and ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and procedures.

• Develop forecasts, prepare supporting analytics and actively manage risks and opportunities using internal and external data signals. Recommend mitigation actions and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Conduct regular financial reviews with cost center owners to communicate financial performance, highlight drivers and variances, and provide actionable insight to help the business achieve financial goals.

• Partner with the business to define, review and analyze projects. Assist with preparation and review of Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCEs). Provide financial modeling and analytical support for contracts negotiations.

• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support key initiatives, strategic projects and leadership requests.

• Drive continuous improvement and simplification of financial processes.

• Works independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, applying strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

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