Corporate Finance Project Manager

Financeroles; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FreeHIP PPO medical plan

High-employer-contribution retirement

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott in the United States (IL) seeks a Corporate Finance Project Manager to drive FP&A, automation, analytics, and strategic finance initiatives. You will manage multiple cross-functional projects, ensure disciplined execution, and partner with Finance leadership to deliver measurable benefits.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, risk management, governance, and change management, while leading teams and aligning stakeholders to strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Information Systems, or an equivalent combination of education.
• 5+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Project Management, Business Transformation, or Consulting, preferably within a multinational organization.
• Proven track record leading large-scale cross-functional projects and strategic business initiatives while partnering with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management, with knowledge of analytics, automation and digital transformation concepts preferred.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across Finance, BTS, and Business functions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on commitments.
• Analytical and results-oriented mindset with experience driving process improvements and solving complex business challenges.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive successful project outcomes through collaboration and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans, budgets, milestones, and resource strategies to achieve business objectives and benefits realization.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholders and third-party partners to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within approved budgets.
• Manage project scope and clarify expectations to maintain alignment with approved business cases and strategic objectives.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation and contingency plans to support successful delivery.
• Drive process, technology, automation, analytics, and AI initiatives that improve Finance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide effective project governance through clear communications, change management, performance tracking, executive presentations, and steering committee reporting.
• Track project achievements against objectives, milestones, benefits realization targets, and strategic outcomes.
• Proactively identify challenges and improvement opportunities and develop recommendations to support project success.
• Lead, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional and virtual teams while maintaining stakeholder engagement and accountability.
• Support business adoption activities and ensure appropriate change management discipline throughout project delivery

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Information Systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

The Corporate Finance Project Manager plays a key role in implementing Corporate Finance, FP&A, automation, analytics, and strategic Finance initiatives across the organization. The role manages multiple cross-functional projects and workstreams, ensures disciplined execution, and engages stakeholders across Finance, Technology, and Business organizations to drive alignment, business readiness, benefits realization, and successful outcomes. The Project Manager also partners with Finance leadership to support the development and execution of strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute project plans, budgets, milestones, and resource strategies to achieve business objectives and benefits realization.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholders and third-party partners to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within approved budgets.
• Manage project scope and clarify expectations to maintain alignment with approved business cases and strategic objectives.
• Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation and contingency plans to support successful delivery.
• Drive process, technology, automation, analytics, and AI initiatives that improve Finance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide effective project governance through clear communications, change management, performance tracking, executive presentations, and steering committee reporting.
• Track project achievements against objectives, milestones, benefits realization targets, and strategic outcomes.
• Proactively identify challenges and improvement opportunities and develop recommendations to support project success.
• Lead, influence, and collaborate with cross-functional and virtual teams while maintaining stakeholder engagement and accountability.
• Support business adoption activities and ensure appropriate change management discipline throughout project delivery

Education and Experience You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Information Systems, or an equivalent combination of education
• 5+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Project Management, Business Transformation, or Consulting, preferably within a multinational organization.
• Proven track record leading large-scale cross-functional projects and strategic business initiatives while partnering with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management, with knowledge of analytics, automation and digital transformation concepts preferred.
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and foster collaboration across Finance, BTS, and Business functions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on commitments.
• Analytical and results-oriented mindset with experience driving process improvements and solving complex business challenges.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder expectations, and drive successful project outcomes through collaboration and accountability.

Position accountability and scope:

Reports to the Senior Manager, Finance PMO and is accountable for the successful execution of strategic Finance initiatives that support Corporate Finance objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Technology, analytics, AI, automation and digital transformation preferred.

Misc: This is an onsite role at Abbott location in IL This is not a remote role/opportunity.

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• Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
• 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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The base pay for this position is

$99,300.00 – $198,700.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

General / Shared Services

DIVISION:

FIN Corporate Finance

LOCATION:

United States > Abbott Park : AP06D

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf