Supervisor Finance FP&A

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.

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®, Glucerna® and Protality®   – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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:

• 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, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

Our location in Abbott Park, IL, currently has an opportunity for a Supervisor Finance - FP&A. 

The Abbott Nutrition Headquarters (ANHQ) FP&A Supervisor will have key responsibilities of supporting planning and reporting processes for Abbott’s $8Bn revenue nutrition division. This position is responsible for supporting and leading the quarterly LBE/Planning process as well as other areas of responsibilities within the Financial Planning and Analysis team. The position will also identify/assess/implement process improvements, lead projects, assist with senior management presentations as well as support an array of ad-hoc FP&A activities for Abbott Nutrition Senior Leadership.  Some of the highlights of the position area: support to the Division President and Controller, exposure to the exchange complexities with a large global business, 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.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

• Support the division in activities related to business strategies, management/executive reporting, and presentations. 
  • Serve as financial support to the Division’s Strategy team.
  • Lead development of Finance deliverables for OEM (5-year plan) 
  • Lead and/or support executive leadership presentations (including BOD, Corp Officer)
• Support and organize the LBE/Actuals Balance Sheet processes from a headquarters perspective.
  • Develop and communicate calendar timeline for deliverables and management review.
  • Create financial templates, coordinate process with the Nutrition sub-divisions (Commercial, Manufacturing, R&D), consolidate financials, ensure timely and accurate submissions to Corporate. 
  • Support preparation of executive level presentations for internal and external reviews. 
  • Prepare and analyze Cash Flow statement and other Balance Sheet forecast analysis. 
  • Bring numbers to life to drive better understanding and decision making (cash flow, ROI, etc.). 
  • Prepare journal entries and assist in month end close as needed to ensure proper accounting at the functional and departmental level. Assuring accuracy of financial transactions and reporting. 

• Actively support various ad-hoc financial requests – division, corporate, investor relations, including financial modeling with extensive use of Excel. 
• Support/perform timely and accurate actual reporting and variance analysis. 
• Collaborate with AN Divisions. 
• Ensure accurate tie outs between the different reporting tools. 

• Assist in identification and implementation of process improvements. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING  

Required  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance.
• Minimum 6 years of combined Finance/Accounting experience is required.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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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