FP&A Financial Analyst - Global Procurement

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 61,300 - 122,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Abbott in Lake County, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to deliver FP&A support for Global Procurement Services. You will assist with month-end close, variance analysis, and budgeting analytics, reporting to the Manager of FP&A.

This role also involves forecasting, consolidations, and providing insights to leadership. You will develop analytics for payroll and major projects, prepare materials for annual planning, and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and work experience).
• 2-4 years experience in financial planning, analysis and accounting.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, variance analysis skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills; ability to synthesize complex, technical issues and summarize with clarity.
• Ability to manage many competing priorities and execute in a pressurized environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Procurement and reports to the Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis.
• Support month end close and LBE processes. Complete variance analysis and commentary for LBE and month end submissions.
• Develop forecasts and prepare supporting analytics for key budget items such as payroll and other key projects.
• Complete consolidations and reporting of monthly actuals and LBE.
• Identify risks and opportunities and work with leadership team to bring insights forward.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to support key projects or other related activities as required.
• Assist with analysis and preparation of materials for the annual Plan for presentation to Vice President, Global Procurement, Corporate Controller and CFO.
• Drive continuous improvements and simplifications in financial and business processes.
• Work both independently and in groups in a variety of situations requiring analytical and critical thinking skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Excel

Hyperion Essbase

SAP

Job description

Abbott in Lake County, IL is seeking a Financial Analyst to deliver FP&A support for Global Procurement Services. You will assist with month-end close, variance analysis, and budgeting analytics, reporting to the Manager of FP&A.

This role also involves forecasting, consolidations, and providing insights to leadership. You will develop analytics for payroll and major projects, prepare materials for annual planning, and drive process improvements.