Senior Financial Analyst: Forecasting & Insights Leader

ACCA Careers; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Temecula, California, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead planning, reporting and analysis. You will develop detailed forecasts, monitor spend against budget and prepare financial packages for leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 4+ years of month-end close and variance analysis, and strong Excel skills. This role offers exposure to cross-functional finance activities and room to advance within a global healthcare company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ years of month-end close, financial variance analysis, and forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed financial forecasts using historical and current data.
• Monitor spending vs. budget and highlight variances.
• Prepare journal entries and assist month-end close.
• Publish financial reports and performance packages.
• Perform financial analyses and model scenarios (e.g., EVA, NPV).
• Evaluate new business opportunities and potential acquisitions.
• Support management decisions with sensitivity analyses.
• Lead small project teams and mentor staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Abbott in Temecula, California, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to lead planning, reporting and analysis. You will develop detailed forecasts, monitor spend against budget and prepare financial packages for leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 4+ years of month-end close and variance analysis, and strong Excel skills. This role offers exposure to cross-functional finance activities and room to advance within a global healthcare company.