Financial Analyst I

Job description

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 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Diagnostic testing is a compass, providing information that helps in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of health conditions.

Abbott's life-changing tests and diagnostic tools give you accurate, timely information to better manage your health. We're empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day, more than 10 million tests are run on Abbott's diagnostics instruments, providing lab results for millions of people.

Our location in San Diego, CA currently has an opportunity for a Financial Analyst. This position will assist with the LBE/Plan process, perform variance analysis and reporting activities. Ensure timeliness, accuracy and integrity of all finance-related information.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Responsible for financial planning, reporting and analysis

• Prepare, consolidate and analyze information to support deliverables during LBE/Plan cycles

• Provide month end analysis and commentary on a timely and accurate basis

• Analyze actual operating results compared to LBE/Plan and quantifies variance and their impact

• Conduct regular financial reviews with department managers to communicate financial performance and provide valuable insight to help business achieve financial goals

• Assist in identification and implementation of process improvements

• Gathers and publishes financial information related to historical, current and future performance

• Prepare and distribute financial reports and packages by gathering and analyzing information related to current performance

• Provide ad hoc analysis to support key projects or other related activity as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

Minimum Education

• Associate Degree with focus in Finance or Accounting or HS Diploma and two years of similar experience.

Minimum Experience/Training Required

• Minimum 4 years in Accounting or Finance experience in a similar role.

• Strong analytical, problem solving, variance analysis skills, accuracy and attention to detail

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance/Accounting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, primarily Microsoft Excel (e.g. Pivot table, common Excel functionalities)

• Effective communication, soft skills and prioritization of assignments

• Experience with Hyperion SmartView/and Power BI

WHAT WE OFFER

At Abbott, you can have a good job that can grow into a great career. We offer:

• A fast-paced work environment where your safety is our priority (Manufacturing roles only)

• Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled (Manufacturing roles only)

• Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

• Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

• Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs

• Paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

• The stability of a company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

Learn more about our benefits that add real value to your life to help you live fully:

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that provides the growth and strength to build your future. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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