JOB DESCRIPTION:

Financial Analyst
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

ABOUT OUR DIABETES CARE DIVISION

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life.

World Leader in Glucose Monitoring, Abbott Diabetes Care designs, develops and manufactures glucose monitoring systems for use in both home and hospital settings. Our Centre of Excellence in Witney is at the heart of innovation, producing electrodes and biosensors that support the day-to-day management of diabetes. The site has played a key role in the development of the FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System and its successors, including FreeStyle Libre 2, FreeStyle Libre 3, and Libre Sense.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Analyst to join our Finance team in Witney. This is a key role partnering closely with R&D, Clinical Affairs Regulatory Affairs & Complaints managers to support planning, forecasting, and investment decision‑making across our innovative programmes.

In this role, you’ll play an integral part in ensuring financial clarity and accountability within high‑value R&D environments. You’ll proactively engage with cost centre owners, support capital project oversight, and contribute to month‑end cycles that help drive our business forward.

You’ll take ownership of areas such as:

• Partnering with R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Complaints managers to update and deliver forecasts aligned with business goals

• Leading regular cost reviews with cost centre managers, analysing variances and tracking headcount requirements

• Managing and controlling capital cash flow, collaborating with engineers and project managers on major R&D investments

• Ensuring timely capitalisation of business assets

• Supporting month‑end activities including journal postings, submission of results, and variance analysis in line with accounting standards

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ABOUT YOU

You’ll be a proactive and analytical finance professional who enjoys partnering with technical and operational teams. You’ll bring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the confidence to challenge, support and influence stakeholders across the business.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• Strong financial analysis skills with experience working closely with business managers

• Advanced Excel capability (pivot tables, lookups, modelling, etc.)

• Experience or background in management accounting (desirable)

• A confident, collaborative approach to business partnering

• Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial insights clearly

• The ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities

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WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you’ll be part of a dynamic team helping to shape the future of diabetes care. You’ll have the opportunity to support cutting‑edge R&D activities and contribute to innovative solutions that improve lives globally.

In addition to a competitive salary, Abbott offers a highly attractive benefits package including:

• Defined‑contribution pension scheme

• Share ownership scheme

• Private healthcare

• Life assurance

• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs

We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives including onsite allotments, beekeeping, yoga and more!

APPLY NOW

If you’re passionate about financial analysis and excited to support innovation within a world‑leading healthcare organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in advancing diabetes care and making a meaningful impact on the world.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

     

DIVISION:

ADC Diabetes Care

        

LOCATION:

United Kingdom > Witney : Production Facility

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable