Senior Financial Analyst

Abbott • Chicago, IL

6d • $78,000 - $156,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst, Core Lab Operations, provides FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) support to the Global Manufacturing Operations team. This role oversees financial processes and activities and provides analytics to support strategic business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• At least 4 years of experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting.
• Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel, Hyperion Essbase and SAP.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, variance analysis skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication, soft skills and prioritization of assignments.

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consolidates monthly results and forecasts for the Core Lab Operations teams. Prepares clear and meaningful commentary and reporting for submission to Division Headquarters.
• Prepares review materials and supporting analytics for presentation to senior leadership.
• Completes monthly close activities including preparation of journal entries, spend / headcount review, variance analysis and month end reporting.
• Consolidates standard cost submissions from sites and collaborates with Division Headquarters to ensure alignment of standard costs and update the system.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support key projects or other related activity as required.
• Assist in identification and implementation of process improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes.
• Work both independently and in groups in a variety of situations requiring analytical and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• 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 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

What This Job Offers

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