Senior Capital Analyst - Columbus, OH

Thornton Tomasetti; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 87,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Senior Capital Analyst in the Nutrition Division to track capital expenditures across the AN network and drive visibility with metrics and dashboards. You’ll manage RCE submissions, collaborate with finance, engineering, and operations, and translate business data into actionable insights to improve capital planning.

Responsibilities include overseeing project approvals between $0.5MM and $2.5MM, maintaining planning databases, and delivering training on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing or Engineering.
• 3+ years of strong business analytics experience.
• Experience with portfolio management and capital budgeting.
• Strong written and presentations skills to communicate with senior management.
• Familiar with SAP/ERP and MS Office (Excel).

Responsibilities

• Submit capital and expense requests accurately and timely.
• Approve AN projects between $0.5MM and $2.5MM.
• Maintain Capital Planning database and track key changes.
• Develop dashboards and reports for the Capital Business Office (CBO).
• Translate business trends into data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with finance, engineering and operations during planning and approval processes.

Skills

Business analytics

Data analysis

Executive communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP/ERP

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Senior Capital Analyst

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. Our Nutrition business develops science-based products for people of all ages—from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions around the world rely on our leading brands, including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna®, to live their healthiest lives.

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 for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical 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 the FreeU education benefit—an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree. Recognition globally as a great place to work, and for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Columbus, OH in the Nutrition Division. The Senior Capital Analyst primary function is to track the Capital expenditures for Abbott Nutrition (AN) and create metrics across the Abbott Nutrition network that drive visibility and measurable improvements. The position will play a key role in capital planning, tracking and analyzing Request for Capital Expenditures (RCE) as well as driving accurate submissions, and analyzing capital project data. The candidate must have a broad background of industry best practices and performance metrics, as well as financial and capital project acumen. This role will interface (calls/emails) with Abbott Nutrition sites and functions in countries all around the world, requiring flexibility in communication and cultural sensitivities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Ensure accurate and timely project submission for all capital and expense requests that are submitted.
• Responsible for the approval of all AN projects between $0.5MM and $2.5MM in total approval amount.
• Maintain and manage the Capital Planning project database to ensure tracking of, but not limited to, the following Authorization changes through the Change Request Form, RCE submission timing related to plan and LBE Capital reserve intake, reconciliation, and disbursement. Other tracking as needed.
• Create/update and deliver training on AN Capital processes to the global organization. Training can be virtual or in person training.
• Assist in the Capital Planning process by attending strategy sessions and the intake of all requests for the following year capital plan.
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders (finance, engineering, operations, and others) during the planning, submission, and approval process for all RCEs.
• Maintain Capital Planning Microsoft SharePoint sites and publish reports to it.
• Develop dashboards and reports for the Capital Business Office (CBO).
• Ability to translate business trends and goals into a data driven analytical approach.
• Proactively identifies strategic improvements in tools and processes.
• Excellent teamwork and ability to function across multiple areas of the business.
• Provide support to other areas of the Capital Business cross-functional teams across the organization to understand overall business goals, improve reporting, and assist with larger scale projects as needed.
• Ability to use Power BI (or similar software tool) to display trends.
• Complies with all regulations and standards for quality, Environmental, Health, Safety, and Energy (EHS&E) Global Policies, Abbott Engineering Standards, and other governance areas as applicable.
• Drive continuous improvement in Abbott Nutrition's capital portfolio management processes by partnering closely with Finance and key business stakeholders.
• Use financial metrics and portfolio data to identify opportunities, improve the capital planning process, support investment decisions, and ensure capital resources are aligned with business priorities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering.

Desired:

• 3+ years of strong business analytics experience.
• Experience with portfolio management, capital budgeting, portfolio controls and governance.
• Familiar with the Project Management Life Cycle.
• Extensive competencies in documentation and data management.
• Strong written and presentations skills; ability to communicate effectively with senior management and work well with team.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to negotiate and reconcile differences to all levels within the organization.
• Personal integrity and courage to elevate any project or process issues and advocate for responsible solutions to management.
• Accountability – Works under general direction toward predetermined goals and objectives.
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadlines.
• Strong Microsoft Office experience – advanced MS Excel and IT system experience desired.
• Microsoft Power BI knowledge/experience preferred.
• Familiar with SAP/ERP systems.

Travel: 15% Preferred: Strong understanding of technical concepts, modeling/simulation capabilities, and/or a manufacturing background will be very beneficial in this role as the majority of the projects being supported through this team are in support of AN’s manufacturing network.

Benefits and Compensation

The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Job Family

Project Management DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: United States > Columbus : 2900 Easton Square Place ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Abbott Park : AP06C WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 15 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No 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)

AAO Employer Statement

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

Company Culture

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health. The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.

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