Senior Financial Analyst

Abbott•Liberty, SC

23d•$78,000 - $156,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst provides comprehensive financial support for the Liberty manufacturing site, with a strong focus on financial performance monitoring, standard costing, forecasting, month‑end close, and analytical tool development. This role collaborates closely with Operations and site leadership to ensure accuracy of financial data, improve cost visibility, and support data‑driven decision-making across the manufacturing environment. The position serves as the site’s subject matter expert for costing and financial reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
Minimum 4 years of experience in FP&A, Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or similar roles
Strong knowledge of standard costing and manufacturing financial processes (critical requirement)
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills (PivotTables, formulas, data modeling, VBA)
Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of financial statements
Experience working with SAP
Experience with financial reporting tools and data analysis
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and cross‑functionally
Strong presentation skills and comfort working with leadership
Continuous improvement mindset
Proactive, resourceful, and able to learn quickly

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business
Experience with Dodeca or similar reporting/consolidation tools
Familiarity with cost optimization, variance analysis, and KPI development
Experience developing financial dashboards, models, and automation tools

Responsibilities

Financial Performance Monitoring & Reporting Monitor site financial and operational results by comparing Actuals vs. Plan and LBE across cost centers and GL accounts
Analyze spending trends, identify material variances, and recommend actions to improve performance
Prepare and distribute financial reports and site reporting packages by gathering, validating, and analyzing financial data
Consolidate Actuals and LBE submissions across site functions for review with Division HQ and Site Leadership
Create dashboards, reporting tools, and KPIs to improve visibility
Act as the site SME for financial reporting processes and data accuracy
Forecasting, Budgeting & Planning Develop detailed financial forecasts using historical data, trends, and current business drivers.
Support development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the Latest Best Estimate (LBE Monitor departmental spending versus budget and highlight variances using system‑generated reports
Build and maintain forecasting models, tracking tools, and financial templates to support planning processes
Accounting & Month-End Close Support Prepare journal entries and assist with the month‑end close to ensure timely and accurate site financial reporting
Monitor, track, and reconcile key balance sheet accounts
Support standard financial controls and ensure accuracy of reported results
Standard Costing & Cost Accounting Support the annual standard cost update process, including BOMs, routings, labor rates, overhead rates, and cost build reviews
Ensure manufacturing product costs are accurate, updated, and aligned with operational changes
Analyze and explain manufacturing variances (material usage, labor, overhead, PPV, scrap, absorption, etc.) to Operations leadership
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to identify and support cost‑reduction initiatives
Ensure strong controls around cost rolls, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting
Financial Analysis & Business Support Perform financial analyses to support site leadership and deliver insights that drive operational and strategic decisions.
Act as a Finance Business Partner by collaborating closely with Operations and other functional leaders to provide financial guidance, interpret results, and support data-driven operational decisions.
Support evaluation of spending initiatives and operational changes through financial modeling.
Systems, Data Integrity & Reporting Tools Manage site financial data processes, including uploading, retrieving, reconciling, and validating data to ensure accuracy across reporting systems
Use SAP to load and maintain standard cost data, run financial and operational reports, and extract information needed for variance analysis and cost reviews
Develop automated tools, models, dashboards, and reporting solutions to enhance data reliability and efficiency.
Improve financial reporting processes and ensure high-quality data governance across systems
Collaboration & Working Style Establish and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and leadership teams
Collaborate effectively across the site to gather data and communicate financial insights