Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

Abbott Laboratories; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Free medical coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Pleasanton, CA seeks a Manager Financial Planning and Analysis to lead financial accounting, planning and analysis. Responsibilities include monthly close, plans, LBE/LRP development, consolidation support, and asset capitalization oversight.

The role partners with IT on SAP-based systems, drives internal controls, and coordinates with corporate audit and tax reporting. Strong leadership and CPA or MBA credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least 7 years' experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with ability to collaborate and negotiate.
• Experience with financial planning, reporting, and audits including SOX.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly accounting, reporting, planning and analysis activities.
• Develop Plans, LBE's and LRP's and support consolidation efforts.
• Ensure tracking of commitments, expenditures, and asset capitalization.
• Provide financial leadership to operations and oversee internal controls.
• Collaborate with IT on financially related systems (SAP) and interact with audits.

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership & people management

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Master's Degree MBA or related

CPA or other certifications

Tools

SAP

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 122,000 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
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year
• 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

Our location in Pleasanton, CA currently is hiring for a Manager Financial Planning and Analysis. The primary objective of this position is financial accounting, reporting, planning and analysis activities. Responsibilities include monthly accounting and reporting, Plans, LBE's, LRP's, various analysis and special projects as well as the support of internal as well as external audit and tax reporting requirements.

What You’ll Work On

• Financial accounting, reporting and analysis, including month-end activities completed timely and in compliance with Abbott's financial policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Financial planning and analysis, including development and support of Plans, LBE's and LRP's as well as consolidation activities.
• Ensures proper tracking of commitments and expenditures along with proper accounting treatment and timely capitalization of assets.
• Provides financial leadership and guidance to operations including DCF / ROI's, proper writing of RCE's and Post Completion audits as well as interpretation of the Corporate Financial Manual (CFM's) and topics as well as issues around the treatment of projects and fixed assets.
• Partners with the IT on support of financially related systems including SAP.
• Establishes and/or enforces internal controls safeguarding Abbott's financial interest and providing guidance and counsel to operating and financial staff.
• Significant interaction with Corporate Audit and the SOX PMO.
• Manage and develops staff, including hiring, developing and training.
• Significant involvement in strategic and cross-divisional projects and teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience in a fast-paced work environment with frequent deadlines; ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Strong verbal/communication skills along with the ability to collaborate, negotiate and build consensus.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment while handling multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree MBA or other advanced degree
• CPA or other certifications
• Prior supervisory experience

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 $114,000.00 – $228,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.