Senior Financial Analyst

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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A healthy heart is essential to good health. That's 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 SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST. The SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST will be an FP&A professional supporting Cardiac Rhythm Management Operations. This position will be partnering with various levels of business teams to drive financial ownership, cost efficiency, and business excellence. Scope of responsibilities include financial planning, forecasting and reporting for Operations Division Functions, consolidation of manufacturing P&L, headcount and project spend, preparation of presentations for month-end and forecast results, and strategic ad hoc analyses.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop budgets and forecasts in support of annual Plan and quarterly LBE (Latest Best Estimate) for Division Functions. Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers in support of business performance improvement and strategic decision-making. Support reporting and commentary to Division for P&L and Headcount.
• Perform monthly accounting responsibilities for month-end close including journey entry preparation, spend/headcount review, variance analyses, and reporting of month end results to management.
• Conduct regular financial reviews with business partners to communicate financial performance and key business issues and provide valuable insight to help business achieve financial goals.
• Assistance in consolidation of financials from various global manufacturing sites and Divisional Functions, and provide effective communication to leadership on business performance in order to identify opportunities and drive improvement. Scope of financials including month end close results, quarterly forecasts, and annual Plan and Standard Costs.
• Provide ad-hoc analyses to support complex decision making within global manufacturing operations, and present recommendations to management and business leaders; serve as financial lead in cross-functional team environments.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Required

• Associate Degree in Accounting / Finance required
• Minimum 4+ 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 5 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.

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 salary for this role is between:

$82,100 - $164,100

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:

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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