Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

Job description

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.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

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:

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Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

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Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO

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An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

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Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

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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.

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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

This position works out of the Minneapolis/St. Paul area in the Electrophysiology division.   In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

This position is a key value-added role within the Operations and Quality group that partners with various levels of leadership to drive financial ownership, cost efficiency, and business excellence. Scope of responsibilities include complex financial planning, forecasting and reporting for the quality organization, partnering with Quality DVP to achieve annual objectives while driving efficiencies and participates in ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by finance management.

What You’ll Work On

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Budgeting and forecasting, financial modeling, capital, headcount and other facets of cost center management for the Quality Organization, including Divisional, Quality RD, Post Market Group and the International Quality group.

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Manage the Quality P&L by performing Actual vs LBE variance analysis and commentary at mid-month & month-end.

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Collaborate with Quality Leadership to develop budgets and forecasts in support of annual Plan and quarterly LBE to achieve quality objectives.  Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers in support of business performance improvement and strategic decision-making.

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Consolidate and present the global EP quality financials during the quarterly LBE reviews.

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Manage the monthly closing process and provide analytical insight into budget variances and operational performance; Identifies and routinely uses the most effective, cost efficient and best business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness.

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Conduct regular financial reviews with business partners to communicate financial performance and key business issues and provide valuable insight to help business achieve financial goals.

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Provide ad-hoc analyses to support complex decision making and propose final recommendations to management and business leaders; serve as financial lead in cross-functional team environments.

Required Qualifications

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Minimum of 5 years of accounting / financial planning and analysis experience and strong preference for experience in cost accounting / manufacturing industry.

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BS in Accounting / Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.

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Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems.

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Knowledge of the principles, processes and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting.

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Highly proficient in Excel.

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Displays strong leadership skills.

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Self-motivated and proactive, setting high standards for success.

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Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

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Accuracy and attention to detail.

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Ability to manage, oversee and execute a portfolio of competing tasks and initiatives.

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Excellent communication and presentation skills.

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Ability to analyze data and summarize into recommendations and actions.

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Quick learner and adaptable to changes and new environment.

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Solid process improvement capabilities including measurement and documentation.

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Proficiency with Excel (e.g. Pivot table, common Excel functionalities), Word, and PowerPoint; strong experience with SAP ERP and Hyperion Planning/Essbase systems preferred.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

     

The base pay for this position is
$95,000.00 – $190,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

     

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

        

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Tech Center : One St Jude Medical Drive

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

No

     

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