Field Finance Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Field Finance Manager

Working at Abbott

At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Austin TX location in the Electrophysiology Medical Device Abbotts Electrophysiology (EP) business were advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.

Job Summary:

• Acts independently produces complex and high impact business/financial analyses and decision support to increase sales productivity and execute planning budgeting/forecasting and sales/financial performance assessment processes for the US commercial organization.
• Reviews various sales data and provides management with current performance assessments trend analyses recommended success metrics and measurement processes and proposals to improve efficiency and productivity of the sales force revenue generation and profit increases.
• Prepares budgets and forecasts for planning purposes and for required reporting.
• Identifies and routinely uses the most effective cost efficient and best business practices to execute processes; continually evaluates their effectiveness and appropriateness. Exercises judgment in planning organizing and performing work; monitors performance and reports status within area of responsibility.
• Remains current on developments in field(s) of expertise. May represent the Finance Department and resolve field problems and/or determine priorities related to the above.

What Youll Work On

• Reviews sales objectives analyzes data understands sales process and business model and develops and recommends solutions in the areas of territory alignment sales reps efficiency/productivity expense management manpower planning.
• Reviews revenue data by geography account product and rep evaluates performance highlights key issues and recommends areas of focus for improvement to sales management; in some instances works with other sales functions finance and marketing to develop business solutions to key problems.
• Interprets the effect of operating results on the companys financial posture and makes specific recommendations which will result in cost reductions and profit improvements.
• Representing financial management for the geography leads executes and monitors results for the following financial processes:
  • Annual Business Plan development comprised of:
  • Revenue Plan by Product by Region by Area
  • Personnel Plan
  • Overhead Expense Plan
  • Quarterly Forecasts and Outlooks
• Provides departmental manpower targets and negotiates departmental budgets.
• Monitors and approves manpower on a continuous basis to ensure departmental adherence to budgets and appropriateness of open positions.
• Assesses department capital requirements for budget justification.
• Monitors and approves capital expenditures throughout the year to ensure departmental adherence to budgets. Evaluates changes in requirements throughout the year.
• Analyzes and reports on financial impacts associated with special events actions and requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of strategic plans and analyses for planning and future business alternatives.
• Compiles analyzes and presents findings on financial and sales competitive intelligence
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and other regulatory requirements.
• Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations other regulatory requirements Company policies operating procedures processes and task assignments. Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees customers contractors and vendors.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities on occasion as assigned
• Works with standard office equipment such as telephone cellular phone fax/copier and a personal computer with standard office software.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in Business Administration Accounting Finance or equivalent plus at least five plus years of progressively more responsible financial or budgeting experience.
• Seasoned judgment acquired through organizational experience in sales metrics analyses financial planning financial analysis working with corporate senior management and corporate business accounting.
• Documented record of delivering financial information that adds value to managements decision making process.
• Comprehensive verbal and written communication interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Thorough working knowledge of frequently used personal computer programs and applications such as Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Multitasks prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced credential such as an MBA CPA CMA or CPIM designation or equivalent.
• Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.

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In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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