Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join our Finance team supporting Abbott’s Global Engineering Services and Abbott’s Quality and Regulatory departments. 

SUMMARY
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager will provide comprehensive FP&A support to the Global Engineering Services (GES) and Abbott Quality & Regulatory (AQR) organizations. This role involves leading the forecasting processes for the P&L (gross margin and SG&A expenses) and balance sheet, reviewing Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs), delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, and ensuring the integrity of all financial information. This position reports into the Finance Director, Global Procurement and Engineering Services and supervise two direct reports.  
What You Will Do:
•    Support the GES and AQR organizations, reporting directly to the Finance Director, Global Procurement and Engineering Services.
•    Support two Corporate Officers and have exposure to senior finance leadership.
•    Prepare financial forecasts (LBEs, confirmations, and OEM) for GES and AQR P&L and balance sheet, including cash flow.
•    Manage the month-end close process, report monthly financial results and prepare financial presentations for senior leadership.
•    Conduct thorough analysis of monthly actuals and provide insightful commentary.
•    Offer financial support to business partners.
•    Review Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs) for capital and leases.
•    Drive continuous improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes.
•    Prepare ad-hoc analyses and review materials for presentations to business and finance leaders.
•    Ensure compliance with financial policies.
•    Actively promote a positive team environment.

Required Skills: 

•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance
•    7+ years or more of experience in financial planning, analysis or accounting
•    Proficient with financial modeling, applications and systems such as, SAP, Hyperion, Excel and PowerPoint
•    Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with and support business partners
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills
•    Ability to work on multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment

Desired Skills:
•    Prior supervisory experience is strongly desired.
•    Knowledge of capital planning processes, P&L and cash flow forecasting.
•    Highly analytical with the ability to tell a compelling financial story.

What We Offer
At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:
•    Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance 
•    Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans 
•    Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs
•    Paid time off 
•    401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
•    The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: 
 www.abbottbenefits.com 
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is

$111,300.00 – $222,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION:FIN Corporate Finance

LOCATION:United States > Abbott Park : AP52

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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