Finance Manager

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. 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 • Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year • 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 This is a critical position within the Pediatric Finance organization. This individual will lead, coordinate, and ensure successful delivery of all financial planning and analysis for the Similac WIC P&L. Additionally, this role supports WIC strategy through the development of valuation models used to evaluate WIC contract bids. The role is also responsible for continuous market diagnostics and forecasting, while partnering with Commercial Analytics and Brand Marketing to ensure alignment across the teams. The role also includes modeling the financial impact of innovation throughout the development process. This requires effective interaction with multiple functional areas and with Senior Pediatric leadership. What You’ll Work On • Prepare analysis of monthly and quarterly WIC financial results, providing insightful commentary for management reporting • Prepare and maintain WIC financial model to be used to evaluate WIC contract bids • Develop innovation financial projections and act as the main point of contact for innovation financials throughout the development lifecycle • Provide a wide range of ad-hoc analysis to Senior Management to support decision-making. • Prepare presentation materials for Senior Management financial and strategy reviews. • Ensure that financial information is communicated on time, the information is accurate, complete and policies and standards are met. • Effective time management by prioritizing tasks/projects to ensure timely submission of deliverables • Assist in ad hoc process and system projects as required. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree – BA/BS in Accounting or Finance required. • 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience • Strong PC/system skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new systems quickly • Financial expertise: Requires excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to develop detailed financial models; ability to identify and concisely communicate the business implications of financials ad hoc analysis and preparation of presentations for senior leadership is a critical component of this role. …