JOB DESCRIPTION:

Financial Analyst II

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your 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 a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the [Freedom 2 Save](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program, and [FreeU](https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Plymouth, MN location in the Electrophysiology Medical Device division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

This position partners with various levels of leadership to drive financial ownership, variance analysis and commentary for senior management, and process improvement. The person will be responsible for complex, timely, and accurate financial consolidation of full P&L, forecasting, and capital reporting for the business. Scope includes Consolidation of full P&L, Capital Consolidation, Month-End Close, Quarterly Forecasts, support the development of the Annual Operating Plan, and monthly Business Reviews. Additionally, the person will provide sales and margin analysis, and be involved in process improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Work On

Support the Month-End close process including accrual requests, journal entries preparation, spending/headcount review, variance analysis to forecast, and reporting of monthly results to management.
Capital consolidation during month-end close and quarterly forecasts. Own all inputs and provide detailed drivers of variances.
Contribute to the quarterly forecast processes by independently taking ownership for assigned areas. This includes discussion with the respective business partners, understand business inputs and assumptions, consolidate inputs to division level, commenting on the final numbers, provide effective communication to leadership on performance and drivers, and driving excellence in both processes and used tools.
Identify areas that can be improved and constructively propose new solutions that drive efficiencies. Develop and utilize sound financial processes to drive improved business performance.
Financial modeling with extensive use of Excel.
Support other Ad Hoc finance requests or enquiries from business partners.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
2+ years of full-time experience in FP&A (Financial Planning and analysis).
Excellent skills in computer applications (MS Excel and PowerPoint).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in matrix-oriented organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to details.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in consolidating P&L / Balance Sheet
Experience in expense planning and financial modeling.
Experience in Hyperion Essbase.

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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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JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION:

EP Electrophysiology

LOCATION:

United States > Minnesota > Plymouth : 5050 Nathan Lane N

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing 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.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

About Us

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years,Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.Follow Us:[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AbbottCareers)[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-)[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/abbott)[Twitter](https://twitter.com/AbbottNews)Read More