Abbott

Principal Financial Analyst

Abbott$100K — $200K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
  • 5 to 8 years of relevant finance experience.
  • Familiarity with EssBase (Dodeca) and Hyperion.
  • Strong knowledge of financial analysis and reporting processes.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proven ability to navigate a matrixed and diverse business environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct financial planning and analysis for the Heart Failure business unit, covering various financial aspects.
  • Execute month-end close activities with detailed variance analysis in collaboration with FP&A teams.
  • Create comprehensive tools and processes to enhance financial planning and reporting capabilities.
  • Ensure an effective and timely planning process, coordinating key dates and deliverables across teams.
  • Collaborate with geographical partners for consolidated analysis during financial cycle.
  • Prepare reporting and presentations for quarterly financial reviews.
  • Engage in ad hoc analysis and reporting as directed by finance management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and families.
  • Support for career growth opportunities within Abbott.
  • Access to diverse job roles within a leading healthcare company.
Full Job Description
Job Title

Principal Financial Analyst

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Pleasanton, CA office in the Heart Failure division. Leading an active lifestyle is important to the many people we serve. In Abbott's Heart Failure division, we're advancing the treatment of heart and vascular disease through breakthrough medical technologies in heart failure (HF), allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

The Principal FPA Financial Analyst provides financial planning, analysis and reporting to management for the Heart Failure (HF) business unit. Performs analysis and review of operating results. Assists with monthly financial closing activities, as well as preparing financial models, ad hoc analysis, and presentations supporting the quarterly LBE (latest best estimate) forecasting cycles.

What You'll Do
  • Perform financial planning and analysis activities for the HF business unit, which may include any combination of the following areas: budgeting and forecasting, profit and loss, market modeling, sales analysis, business development, gross margin, capital, exchange, price volume variance, headcount and other facets of the complete HF P&L.
  • Perform month-end close activities including detailed analysis on monthly variances vs LBE in close collaboration with Geo FP&A teams.
  • Develop flexible, comprehensive tools and templates to support the consolidation and timely completion of corporate schedules as well as develop system solutions and process improvements that meet the needs of the financial planning and/or reporting requirements
  • Maintain an effective and efficient planning process for the division and functional areas being supported, including the coordination of a planning calendar with key dates and deliverables
  • Partner with key geographies to consolidate month-end, LBE, Plan analysis and commentary related to the respective financial cycle
  • Prepare consolidated reporting, presentations, and analysis for quarterly LBE cycles.
  • Participate in ad hoc analysis and reporting as required by finance management.
  • Provide routine reports to management based on knowledge of finance systems and knowledge of the HF business.


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
  • 5 to 8 years of related experience.
  • Experience with EssBase (Dodeca) and Hyperion
  • Knowledge of the principles, processes and standards for integral financial analysis and reporting
  • Previous experience working with MS Office Suite: Excel and PowerPoint; must have strong proficiency with relevant financial systems applications.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Pillar budgeting software a plus
  • Power BI experience a bonus


Apply Now

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.

The base pay for this position is
$100,000.00 - $200,000.00
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 > Pleasanton : 6101 Stoneridge Dr

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

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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Market Cap
$189 billion
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Net Income
$4.4 billion
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+15.6%
Revenue
$34.6 billion
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