Financial Analyst

1538 Abbott Products Operations AG, Allschwil; Allschwil; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a Financial Analyst in Allschwil/Allschwil-Basel to support cash flow and working capital analysis within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division. You will forecast, report, and optimize cash flow, partnering with manufacturing sites and Global Planning teams to drive inventory efficiency and financial performance.

The role requires strong Excel and Power BI skills, familiarity with US GAAP/IFRS, and the ability to communicate across functions and cultures in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Master's or CPA/CFA considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial planning cycles including cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare and consolidate cash flow reports for internal and corporate stakeholders.
• Develop tools and processes to improve cash flow visibility and performance.
• Collaborate with Global Planning teams and sites to support inventory reduction and cost control.
• Coordinate division-level reporting for distressed inventory reduction programs.
• Provide timely financial insights to support decision-making.

Skills

Cash flow analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial planning

Excel

Power BI

US GAAP/IFRS

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Master's degree or CPA/CFA advantage

Tools

Oracle Hyperion

SAP Analytics Cloud

SAP

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott | Established Pharmaceuticals Division At Abbott, we believe people can live fuller lives through better health. Every day, our medicines and technologies help millions of people around the world manage health conditions, overcome barriers to care, and achieve better outcomes. Within our Branded Generics business, we provide trusted, high-quality medicines to more than 18 million people daily across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, India, and other emerging markets. Our portfolio spans areas including Women's Health, Gastroenterology, Cardiometabolic Health, CNS & Pain, and Respiratory Care, helping address some of healthcare's most pressing needs. Abbott Established Pharmaceutical Division (EPD) is looking for a Financial Analyst for its global Pharma Division Headquarter based in Allschwil-Basel.

About the Opportunity

As a Financial Analyst, specializing in cash flow and working capital, you will play a critical role in supporting the financial planning and analysis activities of the Operations business unit within Abbott's Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD). In this position, you will be responsible for analyzing, forecasting, and reporting cash flow performance while identifying opportunities to optimize working capital. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial objectives and support informed business decision-making.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial planning cycles, including Latest Best Estimate (LBE) activities for cash flow.
• Prepare, consolidate, and comment cash flow reports for internal and corporate stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and enhancing tools, processes, and policies to improve cash flow visibility and performance.
• Organize financial data into meaningful and accessible reporting formats and perform analyses using key metrics.
• Partner with Global Planning teams and manufacturing sites to support sustainable inventory reduction initiatives.
• Support entity-level inventory financial management, ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
• Perform stock-at-risk analysis to support reserve calculations and reduce distressed inventory exposure.
• Coordinate division-level reporting and analytics related to distressed inventory reduction programs.
• Support financial planning and reporting for Freight & Distribution costs.
• Prepare and analyze periodic deliverables including LBE decks, S&OP reviews, and business performance reports.
• Provide timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights to support decision-making.
• Apply sound financial logic to solve problems and recommend improvements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree and/or CPA/CFA certification is considered an advantage.
• 2-4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Finance, or Operations Finance is preferred.
• Experience developing business cases and performing cost-benefit analyses is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong experience with Power BI.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Hyperion, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAP.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functions, geographies, and cultures.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken; additional languages are considered a plus.
• Demonstrated cultural agility and emotional intelligence.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters and help people to live a healthier and full life, grow your career, and learn, be your true self.

You will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
• Competitive compensations and benefits
• 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.
• A challenging position in a fast-growing crisis independent industry
• To become part of a dynamic, highly educated, highly skilled, and motivated team
• Flat hierarchies, open appreciative mentality, and efficient, constructive lines of communication
• Multi-national environment, where we foster the development of our talents within the enterprise
• 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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/abbott-/ Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on X @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION: Switzerland > Allschwil : H-127

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard

TRAVEL: Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable

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.

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