Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

National Black MBA Association; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage for employees

Excellent retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life-changing cardiovascular tech

Job summary

Abbott is a global healthcare leader driving financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making for its Heart Failure business. As FP&A Manager, you will partner with executive leadership, sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights that improve performance.

You will lead monthly close, support the operating plan, and develop financial models to identify risks and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 5+ years ofFP&A, Commercial Finance, or related function.
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable recommendations and present insights clearly.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial close activities and quarterly forecasting cycles for the US Commercial organization.
• Drive forecasting processes with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate business outlooks.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range planning.
• Provide financial guidance to Commercial Leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Develop financial models and perform data analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Excel

PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

Essbase/Hyperion

Power BI

Tableau

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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 .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 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.

The Opportunity

As an FP&A Manager within Abbott's Heart Failure business, you will play a critical role in driving financial planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making for a growing commercial organization. This highly visible position partners closely with executive leadership, sales, marketing, and cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights that help improve business performance and support life-changing cardiovascular technologies.

What You'll Work On

• Lead monthly financial close activities and quarterly forecasting cycles, including Latest Best Estimates (LBEs), for the U.S. Commercial organization.
• Drive sales forecasting processes across bi-weekly and monthly cadences, partnering with Commercial Sales and Field Finance teams to deliver accurate business outlooks.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP) and long-range planning activities.
• Serve as a key finance partner in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, collaborating with Commercial Excellence, Demand Planning, and Marketing.
• Provide financial guidance and strategic support to Commercial Leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Manage balance sheet responsibilities, including variance analysis, forecasting, and ongoing business support.
• Develop financial models and perform data analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable business insights.
• Create executive-level presentations and reporting that communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecasting, reporting, and financial planning efficiencies.
• Leverage automation and reporting tools to improve scalability and decision-making capabilities.
• Coach and mentor finance analysts, providing ongoing development and day-to-day support.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses, reporting, and special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, Commercial Finance, or a related finance function.
• Proven ability to deliver financial insights, reporting, and recommendations that influence business decisions.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills of the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting a commercial sales organization.
• CPA and/or MBA.
• Medical device, healthcare, or other highly regulated industry experience.
• Experience with financial planning and forecasting tools such as Essbase, Hyperion, or similar platforms.
• Experience building dashboards and data visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or related tools.
• Proficiency with SAP and Salesforce.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements.
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior finance professionals.

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.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

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.