JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

As a valued member of our finance team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making and driving operational excellence across our global procurement and third-party manufacturing (TPM) functions. Your contributions will help ensure we deliver high-quality healthcare products efficiently and responsibly.

Financial Leadership & Analysis

• Lead the consolidation and analysis of Direct Spend financials (e.g., COGS/PPV) for planning and forecasting cycles.
• Monitor and report monthly performance against financial targets, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct insightful cost analysis to support data-driven decisions in procurement and manufacturing.
• Develop and maintain standard cost models, ensuring transparency and accuracy in financial planning.
• Prepare clear, concise reports for Operations Management to support strategic alignment.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Commercial, Procurement, and TPM teams to provide product cost insights for annual planning and new product introductions (NPI).
• Collaborate with global colleagues to ensure compliance with corporate and local procurement policies.
• Support gross margin improvement initiatives by coordinating financial targets, tracking progress, and sharing best practices.

Strategic Support & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a trusted advisor to the TPM/Procurement leadership team, offering financial expertise and guidance.
• Provide ongoing support to the TPM/PROC Controller on finance-related activities and initiatives.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and process improvements that enhance efficiency and impact.
• Serve as a knowledge resource by gathering and sharing best practices across the division.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or similar qualification

• Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) an advantage

Minimum Experience/Training Required:

• Minimum 4-7-year experience in Finance

• Excel expertise

• SAP literate

• Experience working within a multinational environment preferable

• Experience in financial modelling and cost-benefit analysis would be an advantage

• Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills

• Project management experience

Do you like the sound of this job and think you’ve got what it takes? Then send us your CV today. We look forward to receiving your application as pdf.

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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:

EPD Established Pharma

        

LOCATION:

Switzerland > Allschwil : H-127

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable