Senior Financial Analyst EMEA & APAC - Heart Failure

Abbott; Zaventem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic international environment

Exposure to regional leadership

Continuous learning opportunities

Career growth within global leader

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Zaventem, Belgium, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst EMEA & APAC to partner with finance and commercial leadership across regions. You will lead balance sheet reviews, working capital management, SG&A planning, and forecasting while delivering actionable insights to drive performance.

The role requires 5+ years in FP&A/Controllership, advanced Excel, and experience with Hyperion, SAP or similar systems. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Analysis, FP&A, Controllership, or Commercial Finance.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet management, working capital, financial reporting, and SG&A management.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close and forecasting process (LBE).
• Lead balance sheet reviews across EMEA & APAC, with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable, working capital, and Other Assets & Liabilities (OAL).
• Own SG&A reporting, forecasting and spend management across the region.
• Analyze financial performance and provide meaningful insights to finance and business leadership.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and key performance drivers through data-driven analysis.
• Develop executive-ready reporting and presentations to support leadership decision-making.
• Drive reporting standardization, process simplification, and automation initiatives.
• Participate in strategic finance projects supporting business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial Analysis

FP&A

Controllership

Commercial Finance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Tools

Hyperion

Dodeca

SAP

Job description

Abbott's Heart Failure business is dedicated to advancing innovative technologies that help patients live longer and healthier lives. Through continuous innovation and a commitment to improving patient outcomes, we partner with healthcare professionals worldwide to deliver life-changing solutions for people living with complex heart failure conditions.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst EMEA & APAC to join our regional Finance team.

In this highly visible role, you will serve as a trusted business partner to finance and commercial leadership across EMEA and APAC. You will play a key role in balance sheet management, working capital performance, SG&A ownership, and financial planning activities. Leveraging your analytical expertise, you will provide actionable insights, drive process improvements, and support strategic decision-making across the region.

The position is based at the EMEA Headquarters in Zaventem, Belgium.

What You'll Do

• Support monthly close and forecasting process (LBE)


• Lead balance sheet reviews across EMEA & APAC, with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable, working capital, and Other Assets & Liabilities (OAL)


• Own SG&A reporting, forecasting and spend management across the region


• Analyze financial performance and provide meaningful insights to finance and business leadership


• Identify risks, opportunities, and key performance drivers through data-driven analysis


• Develop executive-ready reporting and presentations to support leadership decision-making


• Drive reporting standardization, process simplification, and automation initiatives


• Participate in strategic finance projects supporting business growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field


• 5+ years of experience in Financial Analysis, FP&A, Controllership, or Commercial Finance


• Strong understanding of balance sheet management, working capital, financial reporting, and SG&A management


• Advanced Excel skills and strong PowerPoint capabilities


• Experience working with large datasets and financial systems such as Hyperion, Dodeca, SAP, or similar tools


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive, results-driven mindset


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment


• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization


• Fluent in English

What We Offer

• A dynamic international work environment within a leading healthcare company


• Exposure to regional leadership and cross-functional collaboration


• Continuous learning and development opportunities


• Career growth within a global healthcare leader


• Competitive compensation and benefits package