Senior Manager Financial Planning and Analysis - Nutrition - Abbott Park, IL

$125,300 - $250,700/Yr

Abbott Laboratories - Green Oaks, IL

Full-time - Manager

Onsite - Green Oaks, IL

10,001+ employees

Miscellaneous Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis at Abbott is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing financial planning and analysis for the Global Nutrition division. This position involves managing the budgeting and reporting processes, preparing executive-level presentations, and ensuring the accuracy of financial submissions. The role requires collaboration with various departments and direct management of a small team, contributing to strategic financial decisions and operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the RLBE/Plan processes from a headquarters perspective, including setting deadlines and ensuring financial accuracy of submissions.
• Prepare executive level LBE and Plan presentations for the Division Controller.
• Support ad-hoc FP&A activities for Abbott Nutrition Senior Leadership.
• Manage ANHQ budgeting and reporting, including forecasting and month-end close.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly financials reported to Corporate and coordinate commentary as needed.
• Prepare senior management highlights and assess/implement process improvements.
• Partner with Leadership and finance colleagues to learn the business and apply this knowledge to daily work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA, CMA, or MBA recommended.
• 10-12 years of progressive Finance/Accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate business implications of forecasts and actual results.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including influencing others and directing the efforts of analysts.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with multiple levels within the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing customer demands under tight timelines.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of HFM and SAP (Symphony) is preferred.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits.
• Career development opportunities within an international company.
• Recognition as a great place to work for diversity and inclusion.