Job Abstract

A challenging global position within Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain that allows for experiences in FP&A activities and reporting within a global environment. This role will support the global engineering department, as well as being a key player in developing process improvements within the forecasting of engineering time spent on Capital projects. This position maintains close working relationships with the global engineering team across the Nutrition organization and interfaces closely with Dir... more details

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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Senior Financial Analyst - Global Engineering/Capital Planning

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, Glucerna® and Protality®   – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life.

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:

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans
• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
• Vacation – 3 weeks accrued vacation (1st yr. is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match of 5%
• 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 stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

The Opportunity

Our location in Columbus, OH, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst - Global Engineering/Capital Planning

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

A challenging global position within Abbott Nutrition Supply Chain that allows for experiences in FP&A activities and reporting within a global environment.  This role will support the global engineering department, as well as being a key player in developing process improvements within the forecasting of engineering time spent on Capital projects.  This position maintains close working relationships with the global engineering team across the Nutrition organization and interfaces closely with Directors and VP levels within Abbott Nutrition.

• Lead, direct, maintain, coordinate, and consolidate Abbott Nutrition’s global Plan for Plan/Quarterly LBEs for Global Engineering.  Includes coordinating deadlines, outlining process, and communicating with multiple Directors to consolidate a Global forecast.
• Maintain the Excel Add-in for the forecasting system for actuals reporting and forecasting for the engineering department including developing process improvements on improving forecast accuracy.
• Monthly Reporting of Global Engineering vs. benchmarks with commentary and analysis.  Lead monthly meetings on performance and variance causals with global Abbott Nutrition locations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU’LL BRING  

Required  

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably Business Administration, Finance concentration. MBA/CPA preferred, but not required
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Applications, with a specific focus on Excel, working knowledge of SAP/Symphony and Host Analytics Applications and Data Analytics tools such as Power BI and Alteryx preferred.
• A minimum of 6-8 years combined finance experience in the following areas: FP&A, Accounting, and/or Capital Planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• A self-starter and highly motivated with attention to detail. 
• Possess strong analytical and communication (oral and written) skills plus have an ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines; must be able to handle multiple competing priorities. 
• The job will entail regular communication and coordination with various directors across the multiple functions and locations around the world for Abbott Nutrition.
• To be truly effective, the role must be able to operate independently with significant interfaces across functions, groups, and business units, balancing demands from a variety of customers with potentially conflicting goals. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and across the functional areas.
   

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

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. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$72,700.00 – $145,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

Financial Planning and Analysis

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place

Standard

Yes, 5 % of the Time

No

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)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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