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:
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
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Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
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An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
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A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
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A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA location in the Heart Failure Division. In Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) business, we’re developing solutions to diagnose, monitor and manage heart failure, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
We are seeking an experienced, high performing Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis who will focus on Finance tasks supporting Heart Failure R&D and Marketing Functions. This includes overseeing the preparation and consolidation of budgets and forecasts, workforce planning & analysis, lead monthly financial closing activities, lead the analysis of operating results, participate in special projects and assisting staff with all required finance tasks, ad hoc analysis, and executive presentations. Reporting to the Finance Director, the candidate will also possess excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills to drive for results.
What You’ll Work On
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Serve as Finance Director’s “Chief of Staff” to manage finance deliverable calendars (Forecast, Monthly Close, Quarterly/Annual corporate requests, ad hoc requests).
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Drives new insights and develop analytical tools to support the finance team’s analysis and disseminating information to key business partners.
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Attend key meetings as assigned in Finance Director’s absence.
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Routinely performs financial planning and analysis activities for the Heart Failure Development, Marketing, Clinical/Regulatory and Medical Affairs functions, which may include any combination of the following areas: budgeting and forecasting, detailed variance analysis, headcount analysis, purchase requisition approvals, capital management.
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Leads the monthly closing process, including the review of journal entries and conducting research across multiple financial systems. Challenges variances to budget and forecast for deeper insights.
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Reviews financial reports and packages completed by analysts for completeness and accuracy.
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Partners with business to develop month-end analysis and commentary related to the financial close cycle and quarterly Latest Best Estimate (LBE) cycles.
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Understands the business as a subject matter expert, represents the business in finance decisions.
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Serve as key contact and subject matter expert for Abbott corporate finance policies and procedures (e.g. Capital, T&E, Accounting).
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Participates in ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by finance management and/or the groups supported.
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Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
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Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
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Executes annual goals and objectives as defined by the HF Finance team.
Required Qualifications
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A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, a related field, or equivalent (MBA highly preferred).
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Minimum 5 years Financial analysis experience.
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Demonstrable experience utilizing finance software: SAP, Hyperion/Essbase, Power BI, Tableau, or other similar tools.
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Comprehensive knowledge of balance sheet transactions and their impacts on the income statement.
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Ability to prioritize deliverables for timely submissions and reviews.
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Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with effective executive presence.
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Proactive (works independently to drive task completion), Inquisitive (understand the why behind the operations and able to raise questions), Ownership (take charge of tasks), Innovation (seeking new ways to complete tasks more efficiently, drive new insights).
Preferred Qualifications
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7+ years of finance experience with progressively more responsibility.
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A qualified record of implementing new processes effectively and efficiently.
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An in-depth knowledge and experience of GAAP.
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Documented record of delivering information that adds value to management’s decision-making process.
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Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other relevant applications.
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Ability to meet the deadlines on multiple assignments.
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Must be able to perform in a diverse cross-functional team environment.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to understand the “why” of business drivers.
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Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
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Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
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Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
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Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
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An advanced credential, such as an MBA, CPA, CMA, or CPIM designation or equivalent.
Apply Now
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
$112,000.00 – $224,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:HF Heart Failure
LOCATION:United States > Pleasanton : 6101 Stoneridge Dr
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.
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