Senior Financial Analyst - Operations

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. You’ll 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 high employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s 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

Our location in Sylmar, CA currently has an opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst. As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies, we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.

 The Senior Financial Analyst will be an FP&A professional supporting Cardiac Rhythm Management.  This position will be partnering with site operations leadership to drive financial ownership, cost efficiency, and business excellence.  Scope of responsibilities include consolidation of site P&L, quarterly “Latest Best Estimate” forecast cycles, annual product standard cost setting, preparation of presentations for month-end and forecast results, financial planning of capital projects, and strategic ad hoc analyses. This role reports directly to the Plant Controller and offers career opportunities into leadership roles.  

What You’ll Work On 

• Collaborate with operations and quality leadership to develop budgets and forecasts in support of annual Plan and quarterly LBE (Latest Best Estimate). 

• Perform month-end close activities including Journal entries, variance analysis, HC reconciliation etc. 

• Perform variance analysis and identify key drivers in support of business performance improvement and strategic decision-making. 

• Conduct regular financial reviews with business partners to communicate financial performance, key business issues, and provide valuable insight to help business achieve financial goals. 

• Assist business partners with financial guidance and analysis on capital and project requests. 

• Drive process improvement by collaborating with various teams to enhance and automate financial processes. 

• Lead annual allocation process to ensure that spending aligns with the division’s overall goals. 

• Prepare annual cost standards for products at plant, including existing and new products. 

• Provide ad-hoc analyses to support complex decision making with site operations leadership, and present recommendations to management and business leaders. 

• Monitor maintenance of sound financial procedures and systems in the following areas: 

• Product Standard Costing 

• Cost/Inventory Costing  

• Capital/RCE Investment Analysis 

• Fixed Asset 

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, SOX). 

• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team development through knowledge sharing and training. 

Required Qualifications 

• Associate Degree in Accounting / Finance required 

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience 

• Self-motivated and proactive, setting high standards for success 

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills 

• Accuracy and attention to detail 

• Ability to articulate results based on audience 

• Excellent communication (both oral and written) & interpersonal skills 

• Must be results oriented, self-starter/motivated 

• Quick learner and adaptable to changes and new environment 

Preferred Qualifications 

• BS in Accounting / Finance 

• Minimum 5 years of accounting / financial planning and analysis experience, with manufacturing / costing background 

• Technical proficiency: 

• Proficiency with Excel (e.g. Pivot table, common Excel functionalities), Word, and PowerPoint; strong experience with SAP ERP and Hyperion Planning/Essbase systems 

• Familiarity with Power Query, Power BI and/or willingness to learn 

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com 

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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