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:

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

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®– to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

Our location in Abbott Park, IL currently has an opportunity for a Manager, Finacial Planning and Analysis which is part of our Nutrition business.

The Manager, Finacial Planning and Analysis will have key responsibilities supporting the Nutrition Information Technology group and the Planning and Reporting processes for Abbott’s $8Bn revenue nutrition division. This position is responsible for supporting the financial analysis behind key projects implemented by the IT leaders across the globe and leading certain aspects of the process, as well as support Senior Leadership with Investor Relations analysis and reporting and Market Date analysis. The position will also identify/assess/implement process improvements within the scope of the position, assist with the planning (Rolling Latest Best Estimate RLBE) and reporting process and an array of ad-hoc FP&A activities for Abbott Nutrition Senior Leadership. Nutrition is an end-to-end international business with R&D, procurement, manufacturing, marketing and selling activities; thus, financial support centers around the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and exchange rate analysis. Some of the highlights of the position are: support to the Division Controller, the IT Strategy and Planning Directors and the Investor Relations group in Corporate as well as exposure to a wide range of strategic projects, opportunity to learn about the AN brands and customers and work with other AN Divisions and Corporate FP&A.

Responsibilities:

• Support and assist the LBE/Plan processes from a headquarters perspective: generate calendars, create financial templates, coordinate process with the Nutrition sub-divisions (Commercial, Manufacturing, R&D), consolidate financials, ensure timely and accurate submissions to Corporate.
• Support the IT Capital projects process: coordinate with the IT Project Managers (PMO) the needs of capital and capital expenditures for the AN strategic projects, including follow up support to solve open items within the different AN organizations.
• Provide financial analysis including variance analysis vs. benchmarks for IT projects and bring numbers to life to drive better understanding and decision making (cash flow, ROI, variances, benchmarks, etc.).
• Review and provide financial advice to the PMOs (Project Managers) to prepare the Request for Capital Expenditures approval template.
• Support preparation of executive level presentations for internal reviews and actively participate in the AN IT staff meeting.
• Preparation of the IT budget forecast and variance analysis vs. benchmarks.
• Act as the main liaison between the different global Finance and IT Organizations.
• Preparation of the Investor Relation report (sales) including extensive analysis of variances and commentary appropriate for the audience (Corporate Sr. leaders).
• Preparation of the competitor analysis report and consolidation and analysis of global Market Data.
• Actively support various ad-hoc financial requests – division, corporate, including Financial modeling with extensive use of Excel.
• Assist in identification and implementation of process improvements, as well as the documentation of key processes.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance
• Minimum 6 years of combined Finance/Accounting experience is required. 
• Strong analytical, problem solving, variance analysis skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with senior management.
• Effective communication, soft skills and prioritization of assignments.
• Executive presentation experience desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (mainly Excel and Power Point).
• Proficiency in HFM/CCI, SAP and Host Analytics is a plus.

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* 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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The base pay for this position is

$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

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

     

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

     

DIVISION:

AN Abbott Nutrition

        

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06C

     

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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