JOB DESCRIPTION:
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 an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Health plan, life insurance, tuition, stock purchase plan, Asociación Solidarista, cafeteria subsidy, free parking lot, among others.
- 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 diverse, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Alajuela, Coyol location in the Vascular division that provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for the treatment of vascular disease.
This manager-level role is responsible for reporting, planning and analyzing financial performance. Prepares financial plans and forecasts based on performance expectations. Gathers and publishes financial information related to historical, current and future performance. Performs financial analysis concepts and techniques. Recommends alternative course of action.
Selects and develops finance team for succession planning. Leads the Continues Improvement System.
What You’ll Do
- Lead on site cost reduction - establish and maintain a value-adding partnership with the leadership providing timely, insightful management reporting with an emphasis on, and attainment of superior financial performance through collaboration and high standards in financial stewardship.
- Monitor, prepare and lead the review of financial reports and packages with site leadership by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance and provide recommendation to upper management related to Cost of Sales, Unit Cost, Productivity etc.
- Manage detailed financial forecasts incorporating historic, trended and current business information – the output of which is clearly articulated plans through presentation and review.
- Ensure all financial data is of the highest integrity while supporting and championing system change in the organization through continuous improvement of both the SAP and Hyperion reporting systems.
- Perform financial appraisal and analysis, recommending alternatives courses of action by utilizing appropriate financial tools (E.g. DCF/ROI analysis).
- Develop and implement financial strategies for business opportunities, new products and spending initiatives by modeling alternative financial scenarios (e.g. revenues, margin, cost etc.).
- Provide direction and be the owner of the Finance team development, ensuring the finance team provides efficient and effective support to the manufacturing site and provide accurate and timely submissions to site, division & corporate.
Shift: Admin (Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
On-Site position
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business/finance or other professional financial qualifications (e.g. CPA etc.).
- 9+ years combined General Accounting, Manufacturing Accounting and/or Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis preferred.
- Strong competencies in analysis, goal setting, quality focus, communication, interpersonal relations, teamwork, leadership, customer service, people development and risk management.
- Proven ability to be a self-starter with ability to operate in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional change at all levels of the organization.
- Well developed leadership attributes with strong data analysis and communication capabilities.
- Fully Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree optional.
- Knowledge of SAP and Hyperion Planning desirable.
Apply Now
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
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:AVD Vascular
LOCATION:Costa Rica > Alajuela : AVCR-1
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Cr09Sal (Costa Rica)
TRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Yes
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
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