Financial Planning And Analysis Manager

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’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• 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

This position works out of our Hollywood, FL location supporting our Established Pharmaceuticals business.

The primary objectives of this position are to provide financial support and financial reporting for EPD Latam management and Division/Corporate senior management. This role serves as a key value-added role within the EPD Latam Finance region that partners with various levels of leadership to drive financial ownership, cost efficiency, and business excellence. Scope of responsibilities include complex Financial Planning, forecasting and monthly financial reporting. This position is based from Hollywood, Florida office.

Core Job Responsibilities:

BUSINESS SUPPORT:

• Consolidate Business Unit monthly financial reporting information, coordinate deliverables and timelines for business cycles.
• Develop and support quarterly rolling forecasts (Latest Best Estimates) and quarterly confirmations, capturing and monitoring the key performance indicators to deliver accurate forecasts
• Ensure alignment of expectations of all deliverables through various modes of clear communication (e.g. kick off meetings, deck expectations meetings, post review debriefs, deliverable checklists, minutes templates, concise email explanations etc.)
• Accountable for preparation, analysis, and delivery of OEM / long range plans
• Prepare and analyze quarterly CFR intangible impairment assessment to measure and assess any potential impairment loss over net book value according to latest forecasts leveraging knowledge of GAAP
• Analyze financials to discover trends, data anomalies, deviations, opportunities, and risks, and provide strategies for improvement.
• Perform and/or coordinate ad hoc analyses (such as forecast scenarios), post review action items and answers to questions for EPD Division, upper-level management, and Corporate.
• Support Regional and Country Controllers with forecasting tools, best practice sharing and consulting on financial and analytical topics.
• Challenge affiliate submissions where necessary for improved performance, ROI advancement and/or improving gross margin as a key KPI.
• Ownership over accurate and timely creation of executive presentations for business reviews.
• Key aspects of the role include meeting with business partners to review financial results and gain intelligence for forecasts and other analytics, reviewing actual results and forecasts with Finance management and participating in other key activities and projects to support the business.
• Manages for One Time costs submissions, Blue Plans, and integration as per corporate timeline
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and back-up schedules to support Accounting / Tax and other corporate functions (CFR valuation, L&A actuals performance analysis, Biosimilars, specific TA sales) which enables timely and effective business decisions.
• Providing timely and consistent support to affiliates for day-to-day issues to provide resolution for items including cost requests, HFM/ SAC technical problems, planning questions, among others.

FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP:

• Insightful and accurate story-telling of business drivers in an easy to follow narrative by understanding the key drivers of the different businesses and incorporating answers to anticipated questions
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements across all planning activities.
• Actively promotes a positive team environment. Participates in talent development opportunities including training and mentoring. Prioritizes self-development and continuous learning.

FINANCIAL CONTROL:

• Oversight for affiliates financial statements and reporting that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting / Financial Planning and Analysis experience and strong preference for experience in cost accounting / manufacturing industry.
• BS in Accounting / Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Ability to plan, implement, and administer financial information and control systems.
• Knowledge of the principles, processes and standards for integrated financial analysis and reporting.
• Displays strong leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive, setting high standards for success.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage, oversee and execute a portfolio of competing tasks and initiatives.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze data and summarize into recommendations and actions.
• Quick learner and adaptable to changes and new environment.
• Proficiency with Excel (e.g., Pivot table, common Excel functionalities), Word, and PowerPoint; Thinkcell, strong experience with SAP/SAC ERP and Hyperion Planning/Essbase systems preferred.

* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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 $95,000.00 – $190,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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