Finance Manager

Abbott • Columbus, OH

4d • $113,300 - $226,700 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a critical position within Abbott’s Pediatric Finance organization. The Finance Manager leads, coordinates, and ensures successful delivery of financial planning and analysis for the Similac WIC P&L. The role supports WIC strategy by developing valuation models to evaluate WIC contract bids and is responsible for ongoing market diagnostics and forecasting, partnering with Commercial Analytics and Brand Marketing to align teams. It also models the financial impact of innovations throughout the development process and requires collaboration across functional areas and with Senior Pediatric leadership.

The position prepares financial results and management reporting, supports senior management decision-making and strategy reviews, and ensures financial information is accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with policies and standards. The role is based in Columbus, United States, with 5% travel. The posted base pay range is $113,300 to $226,700, with possible variation in specific locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 8 years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
• Strong PC and systems skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to develop detailed financial models and identify and clearly communicate business implications.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including influencing others and maintaining autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated maturity, professionalism, and tact in interactions across organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing customer demands under tight timelines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Highly motivated, with a desire to innovate and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA.
• Experience in a financial modeling role.
• Commercial finance experience in retail and/or health care.
• SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis of monthly and quarterly WIC financial results and provide commentary for management reporting.
• Prepare and maintain the WIC financial model used to evaluate contract bids.
• Develop innovation financial projections and serve as the main point of contact for innovation financials throughout the development lifecycle.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to Senior Management to support decision-making.
• Prepare presentation materials for Senior Management financial and strategy reviews.
• Ensure financial information is communicated on time, is accurate and complete, and meets policies and standards.
• Prioritize tasks and projects to ensure timely submission of deliverables.
• Assist with ad hoc process and system projects as required.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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