Manager Financial Planning and Analysis

ACCA Careers; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 99,300 - 198,700; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Temecula, CA is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead planning, forecasting, budgeting and reporting for Vascular Operations. You’ll deliver concise financial narratives for senior leadership and partner with plant and functional leaders.

You will mentor a Financial Analyst, drive GAAP-compliant results, manage month-end close, and provide insights to enable strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 7+ years FP&A, cost accounting, or operational finance; manufacturing preferred.
• CPA or CMA preferred; strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A consolidation for Vascular Operations with planning, forecasting and reporting.
• Develop annual plans, LBEs, long-range forecasts and month-end reporting.
• Partner with site and functional leaders to optimize planning processes and templates.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and drive continuous planning improvements.
• Lead month-end close and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting of results.
• Provide high-impact financial analysis and senior-level presentations.
• Lead, develop and mentor a Financial Analyst.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collab

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

SAP

Excel

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's or CPA preferred

Tools

Dodeca

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.

This position works out of our Temecula, CA location in the Abbott Vascular division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.

The Opportunity

The Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis provides leadership, coordination, and oversight of financial planning activities to ensure the effective execution of planning processes, including prioritization, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. This role is accountable for the timely, accurate, reliable, and compliant delivery of financial information, while also managing Business Unit, Division, and Corporate reporting requirements, templates, and schedules.

In addition, the position delivers financial analysis, business insights, and decision support that enable executive leadership to make informed strategic and operational decisions. The role develops concise, presentation-ready performance summaries and financial narratives for senior leaders, translating complex financial results into actionable insights.

The Manager, FP&A is responsible for maintaining a strong internal control environment and partnering closely with plant and functional financial leaders to support both day-to-day operational decision-making and long-term business performance. The role contributes to the development and execution of business unit strategy through insightful analyses, financial recommendations, and tools that drive continuous improvement and ensure the accurate representation of Vascular Operations’ financial results, forecasts, and key performance drivers.

Additionally, the position provides direct leadership and development support to a Financial Analyst, fostering professional growth while ensuring the delivery of timely, high-quality analytical support to the Vascular Operations organization.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A consolidation activities for Vascular Operations, including planning, forecasting, reporting, and financial submissions, while ensuring alignment with requirements and timelines.
• Develop and deliver Annual Plans, Latest Best Estimates (LBEs), long-range forecasts, and month-end reporting that support effective management review and decision-making.
• Serve as a trusted business partner to site and functional financial leadership by establishing, optimizing, and maintaining planning processes, tools, templates, and reporting mechanisms that improve efficiency, accuracy, and stakeholder alignment.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and drive continuous improvement in financial planning, reporting, and business performance.
• Lead month-end close activities and ensure the timely, accurate, and reliable reporting of financial results in compliance with GAAP and Abbott policies.
• Provide high-impact financial analysis, business insights, and senior-level presentations that drive operational and financial performance improvements.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a Financial Analyst while providing leadership, influence, and financial expertise to support organizational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s or CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of FP&A, cost accounting, or operational finance experience (manufacturing strongly preferred). CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience with cost accounting, planning, and analysis.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and ability to work effectively across all levels.

Additional Skills

• Strong FP&A and accounting expertise with deep knowledge of financial statements and internal controls.
• Proven ability to analyze financial data and translate insights into actionable business recommendations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience supporting management decision-making.
• Results-driven, self-motivated professional capable of managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Strong business acumen and strategic financial planning capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP) and Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and SUMIF functions.
• Experience delivering accurate, value-added financial reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with Dodeca and/or other financial planning tools is an added advantage.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

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.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.