Senior Financial Analyst

Abbott • Alameda, CA

12d • $90,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. 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 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 Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for Plan and LBE processes for the P&L and Balance Sheet with emphasis on sales forecasting and related rebate accounts. Enhance and create analytics to support understanding of planning submissions and help ensure forecast accuracy. Coordinate with US Commercial business stakeholders to prepare sales forecast, provide meaningful insights, and actuals vs. variance analysis. This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 4 years financial analysis experience.
• Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems.
• Knowledge of the principles, processes and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting.
• Highly proficient in Excel.

Nice To Haves

• BS or BA in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proficient in accounting knowledge especially regarding accruals accounting
• Highly proficient in Excel.
• Experience with EssBase and SAP a plus.

Responsibilities

• The Sr Financial Analyst will be responsible for working with stakeholders, managing the Freestyle Libre sales forecast, and working with finance leadership on forecast deliverables.
• Consolidates forecast for select U.S. rebate accounts including Managed Care and works closely with market access account managers.
• Coordination of Plan and LBE in financial planning processes including creation and distribution of templates, instructions, and guidelines to US Commercial business partners
• Ensures completeness and accuracy of the financial submissions.
• Involved in month-end close process including preparing journal entries, consolidation, account reconciliations, variance analysis.
• Interpret financial results and recommend options based upon analysis of data and information.
• Responds to ad hoc financial requests from Sr. Manager FP&A and Finance Controller
• Key contributor to the financial planning processes.
• Identify meaningful analytics that can be presented to Financial Leadership to help ensure forecast accuracy and identify areas for potential improvement within the P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Operates with a significant amount of autonomy, works independently, and proactively navigates the finance network to accomplish goals/tasks; but is also interested in working with other finance team members to ensure team success
• Ability to communicate effectively with business stakeholders as well as finance teams in US Commercial, Global, and Division.

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