JOB DESCRIPTION:The Opportunity Abbott Diagnostics is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance to serve as the lead finance business partner for the Digital Health Solutions (DHS) Business Unit and the Service Organization across the Latin America and Canada Area.
- This is not a remote opportunity
- Travel up to 15%
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, commercial execution, and financial leadership. The BU Controller plays a critical role in shaping business outcomes by providing decision-ready insights, leading priority initiatives, and influencing senior leaders across the Area and broader Abbott organization.
The position is a balanced scope of strategic initiatives, business partnerships and people leadership that will provide a career runway to broader leadership roles within Abbott.
Strategic Business Partnership- Act as the primary finance advisor for the DHS and Service organizations in LAC, supporting full P&L ownership and driving disciplined growth.
- Partner closely with Business Unit Directors, Area leadership, and country General Managers to:
- Evaluate business opportunities and tradeoffs
- Assess risks and upside scenarios
- Influence decisions related to pricing, investment, and resource allocation
- Develop a deep understanding of product portfolios, customer dynamics, and geographic market drivers to proactively guide strategy.
Financial Planning, Insights & Performance Management- Lead area-level financial planning and forecasting processes for DHS and Services, including:
- Sales and expense forecasts
- Long-range plans and Latest Best Estimates (LBEs)
- Scenario modeling to support leadership decision-making
- Deliver clear, insightful, and executive-ready analytics that highlight performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Support the Area Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process with high-quality financial insight and recommendations.
Value Creation & Strategic Initiatives- Serve as finance lead for key area strategic initiatives, including:
- Margin and gross margin improvement
- Cash flow optimization
- Capital investment prioritization
- ROI and Economic Profitability (EP) analysis
- Partner closely with Commercial Excellence and Strategic Pricing teams to support new business growth and pricing discipline.
- Translate strategy into actionable financial frameworks that improve execution and accountability.
Governance, Controls & Stewardship- Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of financial results through strong controls and disciplined execution.
- Lead month-end close activities and ensure high-quality P&L, balance sheet, and sales reporting in compliance with GAAP and Abbott policies.
- Maintain and support the effectiveness of the Abbott Quality System within the finance organization.
People Leadership & Talent Development- Directly manage and develop a Supervisor responsible for balance sheet forecasting, cash flow and capital planning, and managerial reporting.
- Set clear expectations for analytical rigor, business acumen, and professional growth.
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance environment that supports cross-functional effectiveness and builds future finance leaders.
What Success Looks Like- Business leaders actively seek your input as a trusted advisor and thought partner.
- Leadership has clear line of sight to performance drivers, risks, and trade-offs across DHS and Services.
- Measurable improvements in forecast accuracy, margin performance, and capital efficiency are delivered.
- Finance processes run efficiently, enabling greater focus on insight and value creation.
- A strong bench of finance talent is developed and ready for increased responsibility.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, accounting, or related finance roles.
- Demonstrated experience partnering with senior business leaders and influencing decision-making.
- Prior experience leading or developing other professionals.
Preferred Qualifications- MBA or other advanced degree.
- Experience supporting commercial organizations, pricing, or investment decisions.
- Exposure to regional or multinational environments with matrixed stakeholders.
- Strong executive communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
- International and Commercial finance experience is a highly 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 $113,300.00 - $226,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:Financial Planning and Analysis
DIVISION:CRLB Core Lab
LOCATION:United States > Lake Forest : CP01
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:Standard
TRAVEL:Yes, 15 % of the Time
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)
