Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

Abbott • Lake Forest, CA

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About The Position

Abbott is hiring a Manager Financial Planning and Analysis to support growth of the ID NOW Infectious Disease business within Abbott's Developed Markets U.S. Commercial organization. The role is a key finance partner to Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance, leading demand forecasting and financial planning to support business decisions, inventory planning, and long-term growth strategies.

The position leads sales revenue and volume forecasting for the ID NOW product portfolio, develops and improves forecasting models, evaluates financial forecasts and assumptions, monitors performance, analyzes variances, and provides business insights to leadership. It also supports business reporting, strategic initiatives, and process improvement while ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies and controls. The manager leads, coaches, and develops team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in finance, forecasting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), demand planning, or related business functions.
• Experience developing and managing complex forecasting models using multiple business and market inputs.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and influence decision-making.
• Experience analyzing financial performance, forecasting trends, and communicating business risks and opportunities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and financial storytelling capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or another relevant advanced degree or professional certification.
• Experience supporting commercial healthcare, diagnostics, medical device, life sciences, or related industries.
• Knowledge of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes and demand forecasting methodologies.
• Experience with distributor-driven business models and inventory-based forecasting.
• Experience creating executive-level reporting, dashboards, and presentations.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement initiatives and driving operational efficiencies.
• Prior people leadership, mentoring, or team development experience.
• Experience working within a global, matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales revenue and volume forecasting for the ID NOW product portfolio, incorporating market share trends, seasonality, distributor inventory levels, sell-out data, and other business drivers.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve forecasting models for short-, mid-, and long-range business planning.
• Prepare and review financial forecasts, evaluate assumptions, and identify business risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Corporate Accounts, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to align demand plans with business objectives.
• Communicate forecast plans, assumptions, and demand outlooks across the organization.
• Monitor forecast performance using key performance indicators and improve forecast accuracy.
• Analyze forecast variances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and performance drivers, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Prepare business unit reporting, financial templates, variance analyses, and executive-level presentations.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and strategic business initiatives.
• Drive process simplification and continuous improvement in forecasting and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, controls, and procedures.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• 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.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.

What This Job Offers

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