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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 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of the Abbott Park, IL location in the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis function.  

The members of the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team are strategic business partners that deliver clear, accurate, and relevant financial information and analysis to drive timely decisions to help deliver financial excellence. The team provides timely and accurate consolidated forecasts, reports and analyses to key stakeholders (CEO, CFO, VP of Finance, Investor Relations, Tax and Treasury), as well as the Board of Directors. One of the critical-success factors of this team is our ability to anticipate the needs of our key stakeholders and adapt to a rapidly changing environment with insightful data analysis.

As a Finance Supervisor, you will provide financial planning and analysis support for the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis group. This includes analysis of the Rolling Latest Best Estimates (RLBE) and the quarterly Confirmations for all Abbott Divisions and Corporate functions, as well as multiple projects and analyses.

What You’ll Work On

• Support the organization through consolidation, reporting and performing relevant analysis in all cycles vs all applicable benchmarks and street expectations.
• Prepare executive LBE review packages package for Corporate controller, including analytics to support risk mitigation and margin opportunities.
• Prepare supporting documents for the Quarterly Earnings Release and preparation of the Earnings Release support required to provide guidance to the street.
• Key team member for Exchange analytics and impact of rate changes to the P&L.
• Key team member for Gross Margin Rollfoward / Supply Chain Inflation and their impact to the P&L.
• Supervise day-to-day activities of one analyst and oversee their growth and development.
• Operate with a significant amount of autonomy, works independently, and proactively to accomplish goals/tasks.

• Responds to ad hoc financial requests from senior management.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving skills and oral/written communication skills.
• Possess proven leadership skills and demonstrate the ability to complete assignments involving all levels of management and functional areas.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, as this role interacts with multiple levels within the organization.
• Self-starter and highly motivated; ability to manage multiple priorities and changing customer demands.  Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment is essential.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree – preferably in finance or accounting.
• 5-7 years of finance experience in a large public company to include roles of increasing responsibility in accounting and/or finance.

Skills Required to Excel in Role

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills to provide data and analysis to support decision making.
• Operate independently.
• Strong communication skills to interact with Divisions and Corporate functions as well as various levels of management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability to multiple and changing priorities.
• Projects can be varied and complex; use of innovative thinking is required.
• Strategic thinker that will challenge the status quo and drive process improvements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (mainly Excel and Power Point)
• Proficiency in Hyperion Financial Planning System (HFM) and Essbase
• MBA or CPA preferred

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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