Abbott

Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

Abbott$99K — $198K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in FP&A or Commercial Finance.
  • Proven ability to deliver financial insights that influence decisions.
  • Strong analytical skills to translate data into actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly financial close and forecasting cycles for the U.S. Commercial organization.
  • Drive sales forecasting processes with Commercial Sales and Field Finance teams.
  • Support annual operating plan and long-range planning activities.
  • Collaborate in the Integrated Business Planning process with cross-functional partners.
  • Provide financial guidance and support to Commercial Leadership.
  • Manage balance sheet responsibilities, including variance analysis and forecasting.
  • Develop financial models and data analyses to identify business insights.

Benefits

  • Health and wellness benefits to support you and your family.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
  • Access to advanced financial planning and reporting tools.
  • Dynamic work environment in a growing commercial organization.
  • Chance to work with innovative cardiovascular technologies.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Opportunity

As an FP&A Manager within Abbott's Heart Failure business, you will play a critical role in driving financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making for a growing commercial organization. This highly visible position partners closely with executive leadership, sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights that help improve business performance and support life-changing cardiovascular technologies.

What You'll Work On
  • Lead monthly financial close activities and quarterly forecasting cycles, including Latest Best Estimates (LBEs), for the U.S. Commercial organization.
  • Drive sales forecasting processes across bi-weekly and monthly cadences, partnering with Commercial Sales and Field Finance teams to deliver accurate business outlooks.
  • Support annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range planning activities.
  • Serve as a key finance partner in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, collaborating with Commercial Excellence, Demand Planning, and Marketing.
  • Provide financial guidance and strategic support to Commercial Leadership and other key stakeholders.
  • Manage balance sheet responsibilities, including variance analysis, forecasting, and ongoing business support.
  • Develop financial models and perform data analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable business insights.
  • Create executive-level presentations and reporting that communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting, reporting, and financial planning efficiencies.
  • Leverage automation and reporting tools to improve scalability and decision-making capabilities.
  • Coach and mentor finance analysts, providing ongoing development and day-to-day support.
  • Conduct ad hoc financial 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 a related finance function.
  • Proven ability to deliver financial insights, reporting, and recommendations that influence business decisions.
  • Strong business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple priorities.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting a commercial sales organization.
  • CPA and/or MBA.
  • Medical device, healthcare, or other highly regulated industry experience.
  • Experience with financial planning and forecasting tools such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
  • Experience building dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or related tools.
  • Proficiency with SAP and Salesforce.
  • Demonstrated success driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements.
  • Experience mentoring or coaching junior finance professionals.


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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113,000 employees
Market Cap
$189 billion
Industry
Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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