Abbott

CALA Commercial Controller

Abbott • $99K — $198K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or related finance functions.
  • Proven ability to deliver insights and influence decision-making.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong critical thinking with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to commercial leadership by analyzing business performance.
  • Lead monthly financial close activities and quarterly forecasting cycles.
  • Conduct sales forecasting with Commercial Sales teams for an accurate sales outlook.
  • Manage the annual quota process and sales compensation design.
  • Support annual operating plans and long-range planning cycles.
  • Collaborate with local CFS and in-country personnel for audits and initiatives.
  • Contribute to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process for the CALA Heart Failure business.
  • Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed.

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Flexibility to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunity for professional development and career advancement.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

As the CALA Commercial Controller, you are the commercial finance leader for Abbott's Heart Failure Business Unit in Canada and Latin America. You will serve as the lead commercial finance partner to the CALA leadership team, providing financial guidance, business insights, and strategic decision support to drive growth. You are solution oriented, data driven, and possess strong inter-personal skills to support the CALA commercial sales organization. This role is highly independent individual contributor and requires someone who is comfortable making strategic business decisions. This opportunity is located in Austin, TX.

What You'll Work On
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to commercial leadership by analyzing business performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and influencing strategic decisions.
  • Lead monthly financial close activities and quarterly forecasting cycles, including LBEs (Latest Best Estimates), for the CALA Commercial organization.
  • Lead sales forecasting activities across multiple cadences (bi-weekly and monthly), partnering closely with Commercial Sales teams to provide an accurate sales outlook.
  • Lead the annual quota process and be an integral part of the sales compensation design.
  • Support the annual operating plan and long-range planning cycles for CALA.
  • Partner closely with local CFS and in-country personnel to support audits and other key initiatives to run the business.
  • Serve as a key contributor to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process for the CALA. Heart Failure business, partnering with Commercial Excellence, Demand Planning, and Marketing.
  • Manage balance sheet responsibilities, including monthly variance analysis, forecasting, and ongoing support of evolving business needs.
  • Develop financial models, executive-level analyses, and business insights to support strategic decision-making while driving continuous improvement across forecasting, reporting, and planning processes.
  • Work cohesively with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, accounting, etc.) and adapt to diverse business cultures and working styles across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America.
  • Perform ad hoc analyses, reporting, and special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or related finance functions; experience supporting a commercial sales organization is a plus.
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering insights, reporting, and business recommendations that influence management decision-making.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
  • Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to approach challenges with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA and/or MBA preferred.
  • Medical device or healthcare industry experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
  • Experience working with foreign exchange (Fx) rates.
  • Experience with Essbase, Hyperion, or similar financial planning applications.
  • Experience developing data-driven dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools.
  • Proficiency with SAP and Salesforce preferred.


Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

The base pay for this position is
$99,300.00 - $198,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION:
HF Heart Failure

LOCATION:
United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Not specified

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)

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Learn more about Abbott
Size
113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Healthcare
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
NASDAQ
ABT
* Ladders Estimates

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