Corporate Finance Project Manager

Abbott • Chicago, IL

2d • $99,300 - $198,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Finance Project Manager implements Corporate Finance, FP&A, automation, analytics, and strategic Finance initiatives across the organization. This role manages multiple cross-functional projects and workstreams, ensuring disciplined execution and engaging stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and Business organizations to drive alignment, business readiness, benefits realization, and successful outcomes. The Project Manager also partners with Finance leadership to support the development and execution of strategic initiatives.

This is an onsite role at Abbott’s location in Illinois; it is not a remote opportunity. The position reports to the Senior Manager, Finance PMO and is accountable for successful execution of strategic Finance initiatives that support Corporate Finance objectives. Travel is 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, economics, information systems, or an equivalent combination of education.
• At least 5 years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Project Management, Business Transformation, or Consulting; multinational organization experience is preferred.
• Proven track record leading large-scale cross-functional projects and strategic business initiatives while partnering with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management.
• Effective communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across Finance, BTS, and Business functions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on commitments.
• Analytical, results-oriented mindset, with experience driving process improvements and solving complex business challenges.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive successful project outcomes through collaboration and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of analytics, automation, and digital transformation concepts.
• PMP, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of technology, analytics, AI, automation, and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans, budgets, milestones, and resource strategies to achieve business objectives and benefits realization.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholders and third-party partners to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within approved budgets.
• Manage project scope and clarify expectations to maintain alignment with approved business cases and strategic objectives.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation and contingency plans to support successful delivery.
• Drive process, technology, automation, analytics, and AI initiatives that improve Finance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide project governance through communications, change management, performance tracking, executive presentations, and steering committee reporting.
• Track project achievements against objectives, milestones, benefits realization targets, and strategic outcomes.
• Identify challenges and improvement opportunities and develop recommendations to support project success.
• Lead, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional and virtual teams while maintaining stakeholder engagement and accountability.
• Support business adoption activities and ensure appropriate change management discipline throughout project delivery.
• Partner with Finance leadership to support the development and execution of strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, offering a path to earning a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level