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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Financial Analyst
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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Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
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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
Abbott’s Clinical Toxicology business is driven by the vision, passion and dedication of its employees who are committed to developing and delivering innovative drug testing products.
Abbott is seeking a highly motivated Financial Analyst to join the Commercial finance team in our Lake Forest office. As the Financial Analyst, you will assist with financial operations, working collaboratively with the finance team, as well as directly supporting the business GM, National Sales Manager, and the Sales team. You will be a significant contributor to sales analytics, budgeting, forecasting, business modeling, profitability analyses, and a wide range of ad-hoc reporting projects.
We seek someone who approaches projects with an innovative, service-oriented mindset, and a strong emphasis on data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will possess an analytical mind, an ability to communicate ideas effectively, and a strong desire to make an impact.
What You’ll Work On
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Prepare monthly financial statements and assist in preparation of monthly reporting package to stakeholders, ensuring consistency, accuracy and integrity of deliverables
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Compare and analyze monthly results to forecast, budget and prior year, identifying and documenting key business drivers of variances
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Work collaboratively with the commercial sales team, finance team and business leaders to develop and maintain detailed quarterly financial forecasts
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Support daily refresh and reporting of monthly and quarterly revenue projections
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Perform monthly product and customer level revenue and profitability analysis
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Identify and track key performance metrics pertaining to business operations including new customer wins, new product introductions, value-based pricing, and other benchmarking
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Analyze and monitor selling, general and administrative expenses and associated movements in headcount
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Assist with special projects and prepare ad-hoc analysis to support strategic decision-making (e.g., business forecasting and profitability projections)
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Identify and implement process improvement and reporting automation
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
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1-3 years of relevant work experience
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to organize and interpret large amounts of data
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Excel mastery and proven experience in building strong financial models required
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Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
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.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews
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.
JOB FAMILY:Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:TOX ARDx Toxicology
LOCATION:United States > Lake Forest : J55
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
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.
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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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
