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.
In Germany, Abbott has more than 4,000 employees working in manufacturing, research and development, logistics, manufacturing, sales and marketing. They are located at Abbott`s German headquarters in Wiesbaden and its sites in Hanover, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Wetzlar, Eschborn, Cologne, Jena and Hamburg.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self. You will 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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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.
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A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
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To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
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Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication
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Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise
About the position
The assignment focus is on process improvement within Abbott Transfusion Medicine Area Finance team, supporting the Finance Manager with month end activities and developing automated reports enabling commercial decision making.
During the assignment, the intern receives mentoring and coaching within an international finance department, as well as, an opportunity to engage with experienced global business leaders in the healthcare industry.
What You Will Do
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Preparation and consolidation of periodic business performance reports. That would include Sales Analysis by country, profitability by country and line of business. Identify performance trends and report findings to commercial stakeholders.
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Support in the Month End Closing and Forecasting process. Assist Transfusion Finance Manager with preparing monthly management review decks.
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Identify and implement opportunities for automation. Work with commercial stakeholders on developing data analytics tools.
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Analysis of main variances vs Plan and latest best estimate. Work with regional controlling team on identifying drivers of performance. Present finding to Area Controller and Finance Manager
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Other ad-hoc tasks and projects as applicable.
Qualifications
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Preferred education or background: Accountancy/ Controlling/ Financial Management/Software Engineering/Mathematics
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Computer acumen (Microsoft Office Excel and VBA, Powe BI is an advantage).
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Ideally ERP systems basic knowledge (learnt at school or other internship, preferable SAP)
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Fluent in English (both speaking and writing). German is an advantage
Soft skills
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Good communication skills, open to learn and develop into full-time position.
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Motivated to challenge the status quo, willing to engage with stakeholders outside finance to improve existing processes.
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Open to learn about Healthcare industry and grow within an international organization.
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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We ask for your understanding that we only consider online applications via our online application portal. Applications by email or post cannot be processed. Original documents will not be returned.
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The base pay for this position is
N/A/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Administrative Support
DIVISION:TM Transfusion Medicine
LOCATION:Germany > Wiesbaden-Delkenheim : G01
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Not Applicable
Top Skills
What We Do
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.
