Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (CRM) - Austin, TX

Job Description

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 107,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries

A healthy heart is essential to good health. That's why we're committed to advancing treatments for people with cardiovascular disease. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, our breakthrough medical technologies help restore people's health so they can get back to living their best lives, faster. We focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced, high performing Finance Manager to support Abbott’s Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) US Commercial team in our Austin, TX location. This position is a high visibility role that will play a leading role in shaping US CRM FP&A mindset. The Finance Manager will provide leadership oversight, coordination and planning, in order to execute the financial planning processes and ensure timeliness, accuracy and integrity of financial information. This role is also responsible for delivering analytics and business support to enable informed decision making by the executive staff as well as presentation worthy performance summaries to be shared with senior leaders across the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Position has full responsibility for coordinating, consolidating and developing an Annual Plan, Latest Best Estimate (LBE) and other financial forecasts for all aspects of the CRM Division.
• Being the liaison between Division FP&A and various finance teams within CRM as well.
• Develop and maintain a financial organization capable of meeting Division and Corporate requirements. Responsible for staff development, mentoring, performance management, engagement and recruiting.
• Manage the month-end close process and reporting of monthly financial performance metrics.
• Develop flexible, comprehensive tools and templates to support the consolidation and timely completion of corporate schedules as well as develop system solutions and process improvements that meet the needs of the financial planning and/or reporting requirements.
• Maintain an effective and efficient planning process for the division and functional areas being supported, including the coordination of a planning calendar with key dates and deliverables.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Minimum 6 years of accounting / financial planning and analysis experience, with manufacturing / costing background preferred;
• BS in Accounting / Finance required; an MBA, CPA and or CMA are strongly encouraged
• Skill set:
  • Self-motivated and proactive, setting high standards for success;
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills;
  • Accuracy and attention to detail;
  • Great communication skills and ability to articulate results based on audience;
  • Quick learner and adaptable to changes and new environment.
• Technical proficiency:
  • Proficiency with Excel (e.g. Pivot table, common Excel functionalities), Word, and PowerPoint; strong experience with SAP ERP and Hyperion Planning/Essbase systems preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• 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
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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