Senior Finance Analyst, Core Diagnostics R&D and Regulatory Affairs

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About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.

Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.

Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and 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.
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity
This is not a remote opportunity
Qualified candidates must currently live in the Chicagoland area.
Travel up to 5 %

Abbott Core Diagnostics has an opening for a Financial Senior Analyst at our Lake Forest Illinois location. This individual is the financial partner and counsel to the Regulatory and Medical/Clinical Affairs teams. This individual will provide financial support for the R&D Team for Plan RLBEs Confirmations Actuals Reporting Balance Sheet and ad hoc activities.

Responsibilities include:
Responsible for month-end close support including cost center tracking and reporting and variance analysis. Review and ensure timely submission of actuals and required commentary to Division.
Support the development of the annual Plan. Coordinate with PMO to understand and incorporate R&D Long Range Portfolio and Commercial prioritization when developing the annual Plan. Support preparation of the Division Review Decks and all required Division/Corporate schedules.
Develop quarterly RLBE and Confirmations. Develop timely and accurate P&L and BS forecasts for respective departmental spend. Understand and communicate key forecast assumptions and potential material risks and opportunities to the forecasts. Actively participate in RLBE and Confirmation reviews with R&D FP&A manager and Controller. Prepare schedules and commentary required for Division submission.
Develop and distribute monthly actuals reporting package. Prepare DVP Staff Meeting and monthly review packages. Prepare and/or review other monthly financial results presentations for each organization as needed.
Provide financial counsel to business partners and prepare ad hoc analyses as required.
Operate independently with broad scope of responsibility under minimal supervision and under challenging time constraints.
Assume a significant leadership role in the identification development and implementation of financial policies and procedures across the organization.
Identify and implement creative solutions to complex financial challenges in an environment of changing business needs.
Facilitate interpretation and understanding of data identify risks develop recommendations and implement solutions.
Form and develop interpersonal professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior.
Communicate clearly concisely and accurately with all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree with concentration in accounting or finance
3-5 years of finance experience to include roles of increasing responsibility in accounting and/or finance.
Strong Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with TM1 & SAP

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