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: About Abbott Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbotts Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together exceptional teams of experts and industry leading technologies to support diagnostic testing which provides important information for treatment and management of diseases and other conditions. The Opportunity The position of Financial Analyst Commercial is within our Toxicology business unit, within our finance team, located in Kansas City, Missouri and is part of our Workplace Services business, which is committed to developing and delivering innovative products and services. These products and services automate and streamline the employee screening process by combining cutting-edge technology with superior customer service. The Financial Analyst Commercial will support the commercial team in developing and monitoring performance to annual plan and quarterly forecasts and support recurring and ad-hoc reporting to support business performance. We seek someone who approaches projects with an innovative, service-oriented mindset, and a strong emphasis on data-driven solutions. RESPONSIBILITIES: Collaborate with commercial leadership to develop sales and personnel budgets and forecasts in support of annual Plan and quarterly forecast updates Compare and analyze monthly financial results to plan and forecast, identifying and documenting key business drivers for variances, elevating risks and opportunities as applicable Conduct regular financial reviews with business partners to communicate financial performance, key business issues, and provide insights to support the commercial team in achieving financial goals Identify and drive process improvement and reporting automation and enhancement opportunities Support business partners in the creation and maintenance of reports and Power BI dashboards to manage performance Prepare monthly financial reporting to be distributed to stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and integrity of deliverables Influences and provides guidance for decision making while using sound reasoning to effectively persuade BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance 2 years or more of work experience in finance, accounting or auditing Periodic travel may be required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Masters Degree Ability to organize and interpret large amounts of data, identify and interpret trends and summarize in a clear and concise format Proficient in Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint Experience working in healthcare, manufacturing, or technology Working knowledge of financial statements and concepts Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 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 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. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. 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: TOX ARDx Toxicology LOCATION: United States > Kansas City : 8140 Ward Parkway ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No 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