Strategic FP&A Manager — Global Engineering Services

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 113,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott is seeking a highly motivated Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to serve as a key finance business partner to Abbott's Global Engineering Services organization. This role provides strategic financial leadership, supports capital investment decisions, and guides resource allocation across global functions.

The position reports to the Finance Director, Global Procurement and Engineering Services, and will lead a team of three finance professionals, driving performance, governance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or accounting.
• Prior experience leading or supervising finance professionals.
• Demonstrated experience in: Financial forecasting Variance analysis Budgeting Management reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience working with ERP and planning systems such as: SAP Hyperion Similar financial planning tools
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with senior business leaders.
• Strong communication, presentation, and financial storytelling skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key finance business partner to the Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), and Global Security organizations, providing financial planning, analysis, decision support, and budget oversight to help leaders achieve strategic and operational objectives.
• Prepare and review financial forecasts, evaluate key assumptions, and ensure they accurately reflect business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage the month-end close process, report monthly financial results, and prepare financial presentations for senior leadership.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and key drivers, and provide insights on variances to financial benchmarks.
• Review and provide financial guidance on Requests for Capital Expenditures (RCEs) for capital investments and lease transactions, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Drive continuous improvement and simplification of financial and business processes.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentation materials for business and finance leadership.
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and procedures.
• Develop, coach, and mentor team members, fostering professional growth, accountability, and high performance.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-oriented team environment.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Variance analysis

Budgeting

Management reporting

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

SAP

Hyperion

ERP/planning tools

Influence senior leaders

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Other planning tools

Job description

Abbott is seeking a highly motivated Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to serve as a key finance business partner to Abbott's Global Engineering Services organization. This role provides strategic financial leadership, supports capital investment decisions, and guides resource allocation across global functions.

The position reports to the Finance Director, Global Procurement and Engineering Services, and will lead a team of three finance professionals, driving performance, governance, and