Financial Analyst

Abbott • Alameda, CA

3d • $81,500 - $141,300 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels. As a Financial Analyst, you will support several HQ department budgets, including month end close, budgeting cycles, and ongoing business partner support, while contributing to the preparation of key financial reports and analyses for the Diabetes Care division. This role partners with finance teams across the division to consolidate and analyze financial data, and develop clear, insightful commentary that supports leadership’s understanding of divisional financial performance. This is a tremendous opportunity to develop your skills and gain exposure from the Assistant Controller and Division Controller, and you will also have visibility to key financial and non-financial information from all divisional teams (incl. Commercial, Manufacturing, R&D, etc). This is an onsite opportunity based in Alameda, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (preferably in finance, accounting or economics)
• Minimum of 2 years accounting or finance related experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems.
• Knowledge of the principles, processes and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting
• Proficient in Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with EssBase, Dodeca, and SAP is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization

Responsibilities

• Manage and own several HQ department budgets (including month end close, LBE development and general business partner support)
• Support consolidation of divisional LBEs for R&D and SG&A, including preparing commentary on key insights, and proactively following up with functional teams to address questions and ensure alignment; scope may expand across additional P&L areas based on performance.
• Gain exposure to the full P&L each LBE cycle, learning key business drivers from each department
• Prepare key management reports emphasizing historical results, budgets, forecasts, and trends.
• Develop presentations for senior management that summarize financial performance and key business activities that support the financial submissions.
• Utilize tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, etc) to enhance analysis and streamline processes.
• Support Finance Management on key projects and analysis

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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.

What This Job Offers

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