Senior Financial Analyst (FP&A)

Abbott•Des Plaines, IL

7h•$78,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. This position works out of our Des Plaines, Illinois location in Abbott’s molecular division. Our molecular division delivers best-in-class innovative testing solutions for people around the world to provide answers to life’s critical health decisions. We help people live full and healthy lives through our accessible, molecular-based solutions. This position primarily supports the Abbott Molecular Global Operations & Supply Chain Organization and is ideal for someone seeking to broaden their experience in financial planning, reporting and manufacturing cost accounting. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who continuously drives for improvement, challenges the status quo, and will be a valued business partner to move the organization forward through execution of timely, accurate, and high-quality financial planning and analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with concentration in accounting or finance.
Strong analytical and communication skills
Strategic and innovative thinker that will challenge status quo and become a cross-functional business partner
Ability to work independently
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Advanced Skills in MS Excel preferred
Proficiency with TM1/SAP/HFM

Nice To Haves

Advanced excel skills
SAP experience
MBA or CPA desired
Standard Cost setting experience (SAP experience preferred)

Responsibilities

Sr Financial Analyst (FP&A) is a key finance stakeholder who works primarily with Operations and Supply Chain business partners leading all aspects of the financial planning, forecasting and financial execution processes for the division’s manufacturing operations
Division Capital Planning, reporting and management including RCE initiation, fixed asset deployment, LBE consolidation for division capital- including Sr. management review preparation.
Standard Costing including SAP costing activities, financial planning, reporting and analysis for annual PLAN, LBE and actuals cycles, or ad hoc projects as needed.
Working with all areas of the business and others in the finance team to review results and explain variances.
Meet with business partners to prepare well supported quarterly LBEs for P&L Spend and Balance sheet items.
Process Improvements - Identify areas that can be improved and constructively propose new solutions that drive efficiencies.
Develop and utilize sound financial processes to drive improved business performance.
Corporate/Division financial policies and procedures and understanding of GAAP.
Responsible for adherence to Abbott accounting policies and procedures (CFMs).
Relationships - Build and maintain working relationships with internal and external business partners.
Provide financial support and fully support achievement of financial plans, goals and objectives.

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.

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