Manager Financial Planning and Analysis, BTS

Abbott

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About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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. 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. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the 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 Senior Finance Manager to support our Business & Technology Services, office of the CIO. The Manager 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.

Requirements

• Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 8 years of experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting
• Supervisory / management experience
• Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel, Hyperion Essbase and SAP.
• Strong interpersonal and executive communication skills, ability to interact with senior leadership
• Ability to synthesize complex, technical issues and summarize with relevancy and clarity.
• Ability to manage many competing priorities and execute in a pressurized environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a strategic finance partner to several business units within Corporate BTS organization, including Infrastructure and Data, AI and Automation, influencing decision-making and driving financial outcomes.
• Oversees monthly close activities in partnership with Abbott Shared Services, delivering clear, insightful financial reporting and commentary.
• Ensures compliance and champions strong internal controls and governance.
• Develops forecasts, analytics and review materials for presentation to Chief Information Officer (CIO).
• Proactively identifies and manages risks and opportunities using external and internal data signals and develops contingency plans.
• Partners with business leaders to identify and deliver robust cost reduction and cost optimization initiatives.
• Partners with the business to define, review and analyze the projects; leads financial review of Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCEs).
• Provides analytical support for contracts negotiations.
• Owns Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Capital forecasting and reporting for BTS, continuously enhancing cash flow models to improve accuracy and visibility.
• Drives continuous improvement, simplification and automations of financial processes.
• Leads and develops a team of three to four financial analysts / supervisor, attracting top talent and fostering a high-performance, collaborative team environment through coaching, mentoring and a strong focus on continuous learning.

Benefits

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• 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.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees