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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: 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. Youll 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 bachelors 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 The Financial Analyst, an FP&A professional, will report through Cardiac Rhythm Managements Global Freight & Distribution Finance team. This Global Finance team is responsible for financial forecasting of all distribution, warehousing, and freight logistics for Abbotts Cardiovascular and Neuromodulation businesses. This position will be based in our soon to be completed distribution facility in Avon, IN. Until the facility is completed, the role will be temporarily based in Abbotts Structural Heart location, Westfield, IN. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES The Financial Analyst will provide financial planning, analysis and reporting to management for the Global Freight & Distribution organization with a specific emphasis on our US, Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) operations. This role will assist with monthly financial closing activities, as well as preparing financial models, ad hoc analysis, and presentations supporting the quarterly LBE (latest best estimate) forecasting cycles. What Youll Work On: Routinely performs financial planning and analysis activities for the Global Freight & Distribution network, with a focus on expense management. May include any combination of the following areas: budgeting and forecasting, accrual of liabilities, gross margin improvement projects, capital projects, FX, and headcount reporting Participates in ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by finance management. Provides routine reports to management based on knowledge of finance systems and knowledge of the Global Freight & Distribution operations. Partners with key geographies to consolidate month-end analysis and commentary related to the financial close cycle Prepares consolidated reporting, presentations and analysis for quarterly LBE cycles. Executes annual goals and objectives as defined by the Global Freight & Distribution team EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field. 1+ year(s) of related experience. Previous experience working with MS Office Suite: Excel and PowerPoint; must have strong proficiency with relevant financial systems applications. Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment. Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment. Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects. Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization. The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and Analysis DIVISION: CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management LOCATION: United States > Westfield: 1820 Bastian Court 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. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether its next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of lifes greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. Follow Us: Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter