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.

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

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 Will Have Access To

• Career development with a global company where you can grow the career of your dreams.
• 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; our affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune Magazine and recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world.
• A company 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 role provides FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) support to the Global Engineering Services organization. Oversees financial processes and activities and provides analytics to support strategic business decisions.

Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for a Financial Analyst to support Global Procurement Services.

What You’ll Work On

• This position supports Global Engineering Services and reports to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.
• Provide financial support for the Global Security and Project Management, and Corporate Engineering Quality Assurance business units.
• Perform month-end close responsibilities (including journal entries and analysis) and LBE processes for the assigned business units. Complete variance analysis and commentary for LBE and month end submissions.
• Partner with business partners to understand detailed budget, prepare budget presentations, present budget to Finance Director and Global Engineering Services leadership.
• Identify risks and opportunities and work with leadership team to bring insights forward.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support key projects or other related activities as required.
• Prepare depreciation forecast.
• Drive continuous improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 2-4 years experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting.
• 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.
  
  

Preferred

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

Apply Now

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.

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The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.