Position Summary:
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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Our location in Lake Bluff, Illinois, currently has an opportunity for an entry-level Jr. Financial Analyst to join our Finance team supporting Abbott’s Corporate area.
Embark on a rotational Finance career path in FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) supporting Abbott’s Corporate functions. Learn and execute financial processes and activities as well as analytics to support strategic business decisions. Position leads to potential career opportunities in any of Abbott’s four global businesses as well as Corporate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leveraging Abbott Shared Services organization, executes monthly close activities, provides clear and meaningful financial reporting and commentary. Ensures compliance and champions internal controls and procedures.
- Serves as a finance partner for one or several Corporate functions: Business Solutions and Technology/IT, Engineering, Legal, Procurement or Finance.
- Actively promotes positive team environment. Participates in talent development opportunities including training and mentoring. Prioritizes self-development and continuous learning.
- Offer ideas and recommendations for continuous improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes.
- Learn key financial processes and activities, including budgeting, analytics, business support and general accounting. Includes training on SAP Financial modules and Oracle/Hyperion planning systems.
- Partners with the business and finance manager to review and analyze projects. Assists with preparation and review of Requests for Capital Expenditure (RCEs). Provides analytical support for contract negotiations.
- Participates in the consolidation of financial results and forecasts for part or all of a Corporate function. Assists manager with ad-hoc analysis and preparation of review materials for presentation to Business and Finance leaders.
- Develops forecasts and prepares supporting analytics and review materials for presentation to business partners and Finance leaders. Helps to manage risks and opportunities using external and internal signals and data.
Required Education & Experience:
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact with and support business partners
- Demonstrated leadership ability in organizations or activities
- Proficient with financial modeling, systems, tools including Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple priorities and execute in a fast-paced environment
- Degree in Finance or Accounting. Minimum of a 3.0 grade point average or equivalent.
- 0-2 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or accounting