Senior 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 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

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. 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

Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a Sr Financial Analyst to support our Business & Technology Services, office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO).

The Senior Financial Analyst Provides FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) support to the Corporate Business & Technology Services (BTS) organization. Oversees financial processes and activities and provides analytics to support strategic business decisions.

What You'll Work On

• Serve as a trusted finance partner to multiple business units within Corporate BTS organization, including International IT, Medical Device IT and EPD IT.

• Leverage Abbott Shared Services to oversee monthly close activities, deliver clear and meaningful financial reporting and commentary, and ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and procedures.

• Develop forecasts, prepare supporting analytics and actively manage risks and opportunities using internal and external data signals. Recommend mitigation actions and develop contingency plans as needed.

• Conduct regular financial reviews with cost center owners to communicate financial performance, highlight drivers and variances, and provide actionable insight to help the business achieve financial goals.

• Partner with the business to define, review and analyze projects. Assist with preparation and review of Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCEs). Provide financial modeling and analytical support for contracts negotiations.

• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support key initiatives, strategic projects and leadership requests.

• Drive continuous improvement and simplification of financial processes.

• Works independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, applying strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Required Qualifications

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

• 4 years minimum experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting.

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

• Strong analytical, problem solving, variance analysis skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills; ability to synthesize complex, technical issues and summarize with clarity.

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

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The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 - $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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