Finance Manager
AbbottAbout the role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Working at AbbottAt 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:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 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 Opportunity
Abbott's team in Lake Forest, IL has an opening for a Finance Manager.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for forecasting Legacy Sales Revenue and Volumes for ID Infectious Disease. This role will ensure execution of the S&OP demand process by integrating Product, Distributor, Marketing & Supply Insights with the outcome of a supported Affiliate’s financial sales growth for the short, mid, and long term.
What You’ll Work On
Responsible for forecasting ID Now Flu, Strep A, RSV and legacy lateral flow products. Each product has complex forecasting model with multiple variables and inputs such as respiratory market trends, Distributor and retailer inventory levels, Government Contract timelines, sales tracings/sell out, etc.
Analyze and forecast ID Now Utilization
Report and forecast ID Now instruments
Responsible for completing Monthly Management Package
Prepare quarterly LBE, Plan, Confirmation and several ad hoc sales forecasts. Ensure timely completion of all deliverables.
Manage/review the preparation of monthly S&OP.
Interface with management across respective functions (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Corporate Accounts, finance, Supply Chain)
Communicate demand forecast plans and related assumption through the supply chain and beyond
Set and monitor key performance indicators and diagnostics to ensure continuous forecast improvement efforts and achievement of agreed goals.
Responsible of forecast accuracy reporting to Business Unit with Root Cause Analysis towards a future improvement
Complete Business Unit finance templates with valid commentaries and explanations of significant variances as needed.
Develop and coach team of 2 (1 finance supervisor, 1 Sr. finance analyst)
Develop and maintain a finance organization capable of meeting Division and Corporate requirements.
Provide financial counsel and oversight for acquisitions, alliances and other strategic programs, including ad hoc analysis and decision support to all functions as needed.
Develop system solutions and process improvements that meet Planning and Reporting requirements.
Provide financial analysis and support to operating managers on strategic planning, budgeting and operations planning, performance monitoring and variance analysis.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree (± 16 years) in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
Minimum of 7 years or more of experience in financial analysis experience.
Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems.
Knowledge of the principles, processes and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting.
Highly proficient in Excel.
Experience managing people
Prior experience supporting a Commercial Organization
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