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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated Junior Financial Analyst to support Abbott’s Heart Failure (HF) Division’s R&D/SG&A activities in Pleasanton, CA. Heart Failure R&D/SG&A Financial Planning and Analysis team provides timely and accurate consolidated forecasts, reporting packages, executive level presentation content and analytics to functional leadership, HF consolidation teams, and the corporate as a whole.
What You'll Work On
- Generate monthly reporting packages for DVP’s.
- Participate in month end close activities; completing journal entries, reconciling month end results, driving reporting to HF HQ.
- Drive and support the coordination and consolidation of rolling Latest Best Estimates (RLBEs).
- Develop sustainable/repeatable reporting templates for quick and digestible analysis.
- Support analysis and data aggregation for projects with Finance Director.
- Participate and/or lead special projects from genesis to completion.
- Serve as business partner for a key function within the business.
- Innovate. Incumbent is encouraged to see things differently to help the team operate more efficiently and effectively.
- Develop into an Abbott systems expert (SAP, Dodeca/Hyperion, Ariba, PowerBI).
- Assist with ad hoc financial requests from leadership.
- Responsible for maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System at the site in accordance with divisional requirements and applicable regulations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in business administration, finance and accounting, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 0-2 years of finance or accounting experience. No prior experience required. This is an entry level position and all required financial training will be provided.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn / leverage digital tools.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment, successfully prioritizing deliverables, meeting deadlines and fulfilling leadership requests without sacrificing quality.
- Ability to leverage slower periods to proactively get ahead and manage busier periods more effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Essbase and Hyperion Financial Planning System (HFM).
- Prior experience in a business finance function.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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