Senior Financial Analyst
At a glance
Senior FP&A role at Abbott. Chicago · full-time · $78,000–$156,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Combine monthly actuals and forecasts for Core Lab Operations, then prepare commentary and reports for division headquarters
- Build leadership review decks with the financial analysis behind the key points
- Handle month-end close tasks, including journal entries, spending and headcount checks, variance review and reporting
- Bring site standard-cost submissions together and work with division headquarters to keep costs aligned and update the system
- Analyze project requests and help simplify or improve finance and business processes
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
- At least four years of work in financial planning, analysis and accounting
- Proficiency in financial modeling and Excel, Hyperion Essbase and SAP
Who this fits
This senior FP&A role suits someone who can work independently and with groups, using analytical judgment and clear communication. The job is based in Chicago or Lake Forest, Illinois, with travel required about five percent of the time.
From the employer
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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
- 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 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
About Abbott Diagnostics
The key to successful treatment and full recovery is often a fast, accurate diagnosis. Abbott’s life-changing tests and diagnostic tools provide insights that enable smarter, faster decisions and transform the way the world is managing health.
Our pioneering technology spans the world of healthcare operations — with medical diagnostic instruments, tests, automation and informatics solutions for hospitals, reference labs, blood centers, emergency departments, physician offices and clinics.
The Opportunity
Our location in Lake Forest, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst to support our Core Diagnostics Operations team. This position can also be based out of our Chicago, Illinois office, if preferred.
What You’ll Work On
The Senior Financial Analyst, Core Lab Operations, provides FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) support to the Global Manufacturing Operations team. This role oversees financial processes and activities and provides analytics to support strategic business decisions.
- Consolidates monthly results and forecasts for the Core Lab Operations teams. Prepares clear and meaningful commentary and reporting for submission to Division Headquarters.
- Prepares review materials and supporting analytics for presentation to senior leadership.
- Completes monthly close activities including preparation of journal entries, spend / headcount review, variance analysis and month end reporting.
- Consolidates standard cost submissions from sites and collaborates with Division Headquarters to ensure alignment of standard costs and update the system.
- Provide ad hoc analysis to support key projects or other related activity as required.
- Assist in identification and implementation of process improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes.
- Work both independently and in groups in a variety of situations requiring analytical and critical thinking skills.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- At least 4 years of 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, soft skills and prioritization of assignments.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
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
$78,000.00 – $156,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:
CRLB Core Lab
LOCATION:
United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr.
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
United States > Lake Forest : CP01
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
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
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