Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

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:

SUMMARY 

Provides FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) support to the Legal and Office of Ethics & Compliance (OEC) organizations. Oversees financial processes and activities and provides analytics to support strategic business decisions.  

 

Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a Finance Manager to support our  Legal and Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) areas.  

 

What You Will Do: 

• Serves as a business partner for the following business units within Corporate Legal and OEC organization: Commercial Legal, Patents and Trademarks, and Ethics and Compliance 

 

• Leveraging Abbott Shared Services organization, oversees monthly close activities, provides clear and meaningful financial reporting and commentary. Ensures compliance and champions internal controls and procedures. 

 

• Develops forecasts, prepares supporting analytics and review materials for presentation to our Senior Vice President of Legal and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO). Manages risks and opportunities through the use of external and internal signals and data. Develops contingency plans.  

 

• Partners with the business to define, review and analyze the projects. Assists with preparation and review of Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCEs).  

 

• Drives continuous improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes. 

 

• Manages and mentors financial analyst. Attracts talent and actively promotes positive team environment by coaching and mentoring. Prioritizes development and continuous learning. 

   

 

Education and Experience You Will Bring:  

 

• Degree in Finance or Accounting. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred. 

• At least 7 years of experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting 

• Supervisory / management experience 

• Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel, Hyperion Essbase and SAP. 

• Strong interpersonal and executive communication skills, ability to interact with senior leadership 

• Ability to synthesize complex, technical issues and summarize with relevancy and clarity. 

• Ability to manage many competing priorities and execute in a pressurized environment. 

 

What We Offer 

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer: 

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Include for Manufacturing roles only) 

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Include for Manufacturing roles only) 

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