Finance Manager, R&D

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: 

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. 

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. 

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.  

The Opportunity

This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier, happier lives.   As a global leader in diabetes care, Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers.  Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan, so we’re committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure, track and analyze glucose levels.

As a Finance Manager, R&D , you will be responsible for financial accounting, reporting, planning and analysis activities. Responsibilities include monthly accounting and reporting, Plans, LBE's,  OEM’s, various analysis and special projects as well as the support of internal as well as external audit and tax reporting requirements. This role will have one direct report (Sr. Financial analyst).This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda, CA.

What You’ll Do

• Financial accounting, reporting and analysis, including month-end activities completed timely and in compliance with Abbott's financial policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Financial planning and analysis, including development and support of Plans, LBE's and OEM's as well as consolidation activities.
• Ensures proper tracking of commitments and expenditures along with proper accounting treatment and timely capitalization of assets.
• Provides financial leadership and guidance to operations including DCF / ROI's, proper writing of RCE's and Post Completion audits as well as interpretation of the Corporate Financial Manual (CFM's) and topics as well as issues around the treatment of projects and fixed assets.
• Partners with the ADC R&D team to support the growing R&D activities
• Establishes and/or enforces internal controls safeguarding Abbott's financial interest and providing guidance and counsel to operating and financial staff.
• Significant interaction with DHQ-Finance, Corporate Audit and Tax.
• Manage and develops staff, including hiring, developing and training.
• Significant involvement in strategic and cross-divisional projects and teams.

Experience You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economic 
• Masters Degree - MBA or other advanced degrees preferred. CPA or other certifications also preferred.
• Minimum 8 ye