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:

JOB DESCRIPTION

A healthy heart is essential to good health. That is why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

Our location in Sylmar, CA currently has an opportunity for a Financial Analyst.  The Financial Analyst will be an FP&A professional supporting Cardiac Rhythm Management team in Operations Finance. This position will be partnering with site finance and operations leadership to drive financial ownership, cost efficiency, and business excellence. Scope of responsibilities include financial planning of operational expense, tracking PPV, consolidation of P&L, quarterly “latest best estimate” forecast cycles, annual product standard cost setting, preparation of presentations for month-end results, and strategic ad hoc analyses.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Collaborate with site finance and operations leadership to develop budgets and forecasts in support of annual Plan and quarterly LBE (Latest Best Estimate).
• Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers in support of business performance improvement and strategic decision-making.
• Participate in the annual standard cost setting cycle for all site manufactured products.
• Conduct regular financial reviews with business partners to communicate financial performance, key business issues, and provide valuable insight to help business achieve financial goals.
• Provide ad-hoc analyses to support complex decision making with site operations leadership, and present recommendations to management and business leaders.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Associate Degree in Accounting / Finance required
• Minimum 1+ years’ experience
• Skill set:
  • Self-motivated and proactive, setting high standards for success;
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
  • Accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Great communication skills and ability to articulate results based on audience;
  • Quick learner and adaptable to changes and new environment.

Preferred

• BS in Accounting / Finance
• Minimum 3 years of accounting / financial planning and analysis experience, with manufacturing / costing background
• Technical proficiency:
  • Proficiency with Excel (e.g. Pivot table, common Excel functionalities), Word, and PowerPoint; strong experience with SAP ERP and Hyperion Planning/Essbase systems.
  • Familiarity with VBA, Python programming language and/or willingness to learn.

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

$79,500.00 – $138,700.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

     

DIVISION:

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

        

LOCATION:

United States > Sylmar : 15900 Valley View Court

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Yes, 5 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

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.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf