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.

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced, highly capable Sr. Financial Analyst to support Abbott’s Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) division in our Sylmar, CA location. This position is a key role within CRM’s Division FP&A team that partners with various levels of leadership to drive financial ownership, cost efficiency, and business excellence. You will be responsible for complex financial planning, forecasting and reporting for the business.

What You’ll Work On

Prepare financial analysis and reports to support the Annual Plan and Latest Best Estimate (LBE) quarterly forecast process for all aspects of the CRM Division. Support the month-end close process and reporting of monthly financial performance metrics.  Partners with Commercial and Functional teams to analyze sales and P&L performance versus various financial benchmarks.Prepare month-end journal entries and variance analysis to support HQ cost centers.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. Perform adhoc requests and drive cross-business analytic projects for senior management, with financial modeling, data mining and presentation support.Key liaison between CRM Finance, Med Device HQ FP&A and Corporate FP&A.

Required Qualifications

BA / BS Accounting or Finance or related field; CPA or advanced education degree is preferred

3+ years of Financial Planning and Analysis experience

Candidate / incumbent should possess the following:      

Advanced level of proficiency with Excel (e.g., Pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Sumifs)Proficiency with PowerPointAccuracy and attention to detailStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to articulate financial results based on audience

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.Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.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.

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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 $83,600.00 – $167,200.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.