Senior Financial Analyst
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
The Opportunity
A healthy heart is essential to good health. That is why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
Our location in Sylmar, CA currently has an opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst. The Senior Financial Analyst will be an FP&A professional supporting Cardiac Rhythm Management team in Operations Finance. This position will be partnering with site finance and operations leadership to drive financial ownership, cost efficiency, and business excellence. Scope of responsibilities include financial planning of operational expense, tracking PPV, consolidation of P&L, quarterly “latest best estimate” forecast cycles, annual product standard cost setting, preparation of presentations for month-end results, and strategic ad hoc analyses.
What You’ll Work On
Collaborate with site finance and operations leadership to develop budgets and forecasts in support of annual Plan and quarterly LBE (Latest Best Estimate).
Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers in support of business performance improvement and strategic decision-making.
Participate in the annual standard cost setting cycle for all site manufactured products.
Conduct regular financial reviews with business partners to communicate financial performance, key business issues, and provide valuable insight to help business achieve financial goals.
Provide ad-hoc analyses to support complex decision making with site operations leadership, and present recommendations to management and business leaders.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 4+ years of experience in month-end close, financial variance analysis, and forecasting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Skill set:
Self-motivated and proactive, setting high standards for success;
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
Accuracy and attention to detail;
Great communication skills and ability to articulate results based on audience;
Quick learner and adaptable to changes and new environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and data interpretation skills
Highly organized with strong interpersonal and follow-up skills
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Technical proficiency:
Strong experience with SAP ERP and Hyperion Planning/Essbase systems.
Familiarity with VBA, Python programming language and/or willingness to learn.
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The base pay for this position is
$90,000.00 – $180,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.