Internal Control & Process Improvement Manager

Abbott Laboratories; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global healthcare leader as an Internal Control & Process Improvement Manager. This role is pivotal in maintaining an effective internal control framework across UK & Ireland entities, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. You will collaborate with finance functions to streamline processes and enhance audit efficiency. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will help foster a culture of excellence within the finance domain. Abbott offers a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued, and your career aspirations can flourish. Embrace this opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization committed to improving health outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Business/Finance or related field is required.
• Significant experience in controls and compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective internal control framework across UK & Ireland entities.
• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and manage audits.

Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Compliance and Controls

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Degree in Business/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity for an Internal Control & Process Improvement Manager to join our Corporate Financial Services division. The role is available either in Abbott UK Headquarters in Maidenhead or in Abbott’s Solihull office.

What You’ll Do

As an Internal Control & Process Improvement Manager you will be responsible for maintaining an effective internal control framework across all UK & Ireland entities under Corporate Financial Services control. This extends to associated documentation, policy deviations, system access control and control monitoring activity. In the area of both external and internal audits you will coordinate across finance functions to facilitate an effective and timely process. Additionally, you will be responsible for driving continuous improvement and a culture of business operational excellence in the area of finance processes.

Qualifications/Profile

1. Degree in Business/Finance or related field
2. Significant experience in the field of controls and compliance
3. Excellent communication skills and ability to convey technical compliance issues in straightforward language to both Financial and non-Financial managers
4. Ability to get things done within a matrix organisational structure
5. Lean Six Sigma (or similar) experience, green-belt level would be an advantage
6. Previous SAP experience would be preferable
7. Proven ability to manage projects with minimal supervision

Abbott Offers

As you’d expect from a global healthcare company, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including competitive salaries, a superb defined contribution pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and a flexible benefits scheme.

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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