Strategic Assistant Controller – Global Finance

Abbott Laboratories; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare leader, seeks an Assistant Controller, CMI to manage financial planning, analysis and reporting for the consolidated CMI unit and key support functions. Lead planning processes, LBEs, variances, and monthly close in collaboration with BU finance teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 10+ years of finance experience, with strong Excel, PowerPoint and SAP/Hyperion/BI experience; CPA/MBA preferred and staff development is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 10+ years of finance experience with strong analytical, time management and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and control financial planning processes to deliver Plans and LBEs, ensuring compliance with Division requirements.
• Lead forecast analysis and identify trends, risks, and opportunities in sales and P&L.
• Coordinate with BU/Division finance teams on analyses and reporting for Sr Leadership.
• Monitor gross-to-net calculations and support Quarterly Business Reviews for US Region.
• Provide margin analyses, price/volume analyses, and support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP

Hyperion

Power BI

BW

Job description

Abbott Laboratories, a global healthcare leader, seeks an Assistant Controller, CMI to manage financial planning, analysis and reporting for the consolidated CMI unit and key support functions. Lead planning processes, LBEs, variances, and monthly close in collaboration with BU finance teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 10+ years of finance experience, with strong Excel, PowerPoint and SAP/Hyperion/BI experience; CPA/MBA preferred and staff development is expected.