Global FP&A Analyst - Cash Flow & Working Capital

Abbott; Basel; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Competitive compensation

Global company reputation

Job summary

Abbott in Basel is seeking a Financial Analyst specializing in cash flow and working capital within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division. You will support financial planning cycles, analyze cash flow and partner with global planning teams to optimize inventory and costs.

The role requires a degree in Finance or related field, 2-4 years FP&A experience, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS.

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 asset.
• 2-4 years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
• Experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Finance, or Operations Finance is preferred.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Abbott in Basel is seeking a Financial Analyst specializing in cash flow and working capital within the Established Pharmaceuticals Division. You will support financial planning cycles, analyze cash flow and partner with global planning teams to optimize inventory and costs.

The role requires a degree in Finance or related field, 2-4 years FP&A experience, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS.