Finance Manager

Abbott • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

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

The position prepares monthly and quarterly financial results and management reporting, maintains financial models, develops innovation projections, and provides ad hoc analysis and presentations to senior management. The Finance Manager ensures financial information is accurate, complete, timely, and compliant with applicable policies and standards, while prioritizing multiple projects and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

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 in Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop detailed financial models and identify and clearly communicate the business implications of financial analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including influencing others and maintaining autonomy in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and the maturity, professionalism, and tact to interact with multiple 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 the 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 insightful commentary for management reporting.
• Prepare and maintain the WIC financial model used to evaluate WIC contract bids.
• Develop financial projections for innovation 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 delivery of work.
• Assist with ad hoc process and system projects as required.

Benefits

• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Employees may qualify for free medical coverage in 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, an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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