Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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
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.
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The base pay for this position is
$99,300.00 – $198,700.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.