Financial Analyst

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

Job summary

Abbott AG in Allschwil-Basel is seeking a Financial Analyst focused on cash flow and working capital to support the Operations financial planning and analysis within Abbott's Established Pharmaceuticals Division (EPD). You will analyze, forecast, and report cash flow performance, partner with cross-functional teams, and drive improvements in working capital to enable informed business decisions.

Ideal candidate has 2–4 years FP&A; advanced Excel and Power BI; familiarity with Oracle Hyperion,

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.

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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business Administration

Master's degree and/or CPA/CFA certification (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

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.

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